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Become Threadbare Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is FRAY which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer is "FRAY" which means:

    noun
  • • A noisy fight
  • verb
  • • Wear away by rubbing
  • • Cause friction

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The soldier's jacket was torn and tattered after spending days in the fray of battle."
  • • "The torn frays of fabric hung from the hem of her dress."

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The Guardian Quick18 Dec 2018 Across 23
New York Times26 Nov 2002 Down 27
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