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The Clue

Disappear gradually (5 letter answer)

The Answer

ERODE

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Notes

The answer ERODE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 50 puzzles.

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Definition

ERODE as a verb:

1. (erode, gnaw, gnaw at, eat at, wear away) = become ground down or deteriorate; "Her confidence eroded"
2. (erode, eat away, fret) = remove soil or rock; "Rain eroded the terraces"