Slowly chip away at Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Slowly chip away at” from the New York Times crossword of July 20, 2026? It has 5 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, JULY 20, 2026
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ERODE is the answer to “Slowly chip away at”. It means to wear away by constant friction.
Hints
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Hint 1 Meaning
To wear away by constant friction.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: REOED.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Eat away at”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Slowly chip away at”?
ERODE, 5 letters: to wear away by constant friction.
When was “Slowly chip away at” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of July 20, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with E.