This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 (3 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ E
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ERODE as a word: To wear away by abrasion, corrosion, or chemical reaction; (figurative) To destroy gradually by an ongoing process.
ERODE has been an answer 9 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since November 13, 2025.
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