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“Gradual wearing away”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Gradual wearing away”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, April 15, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Down · 7 letters

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Letters 7
First letter E
Last letter N
E ? ? ? ? ? N

A 7-letter down entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

E R O S I O N

The answer to “Gradual wearing away” is EROSION

Letters 7
Direction Down
Published Apr 15, 2025

Letter analysis: the 7-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 6 of 7 positions
Vowels 4 57% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter E starts with

The clue “Gradual wearing away” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 as a down entry. The verified answer is EROSION — a 7-letter word that begins with E and ends with N.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Gradual wearing away”

What is the answer to “Gradual wearing away” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is EROSION — a 7-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Gradual wearing away”?

The answer EROSION contains 7 letters.

Was “Gradual wearing away” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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