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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 31% | 6 | Abrade or rasp | |
3 | 31% | 7 | to abrade or wear down by friction | |
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We think the answer is "EROSIVE" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Wearing away by friction
- • Of a substance, especially a strong acid; capable of destroying or eating away by chemical action
An example sentence would be:
- • "The erosive force of the waves gradually wore away the rocky coastline."
- • "The erosive nature of acid rain can have damaging effects on buildings and monuments."
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New York Times16 Jul 1984 | Down 34 | |
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