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Wastes Away Crossword Clue

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noun

• a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor

• (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action

• unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements)

verb

• break down

• become physically weaker

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verb

• become ground down or deteriorate

• remove soil or rock

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noun

• a decrease in size of an organ caused by disease or disuse

• any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use)

verb

• undergo atrophy

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New York Times06 Sep 2020 Across 65
New York Times18 Jan 1992 Down 36
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