This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026 (53 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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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