Wear away, as the soil Mini / 14A / 5 letters
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Wash away NYT Crossword Clue
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ERODE
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Why This Answer Fits
ERODE is the 5-letter answer for the clue "Wash away". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 48D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.
- Grid entry: ERODE in the grid.
- Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _.
- Clue type: Direct clue.
- ERODE has 5 letters, matching the required slot for 48D.
Answer history
Other NYT Crossword Clues Using ERODE
Break the bank, say? Daily / 3D / 5 letters
Puzzle clues Hint
Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 5-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
How to solve it
Read the clue type first
For the clue "Wash away", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.
- Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 5-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
- The answer slot has 5 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
- This clue appears at 48D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.
Position 48D
Answer length 5
Puzzle type Daily
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History
Clue History
July 6, 2026 Daily / 48D / 5 letters
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