Fall into disrepair over time Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Fall into disrepair over time” from the New York Times crossword of November 19, 2025? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, NOVEMBER 19, 2025
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RUST is the answer to “Fall into disrepair over time”. It means to oxidize iron.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To oxidize iron.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: URTS.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Nails will do it, but not teeth”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Fall into disrepair over time”?
RUST, 4 letters: to oxidize iron.
When was “Fall into disrepair over time” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of November 19, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with R.