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The Clue

Erose (8 letter answer)

The Answer

CORRODED

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The answer CORRODED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

Definition

CORRODE as a verb:

1. (corrode, eat, rust) = cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid; "The acid corroded the metal"; "The steady dripping of water rusted the metal stopper in the sink"
2. (corrode, rust) = become destroyed by water, air, or an etching chemical such as an acid; "The metal corroded"; "The pipes rusted"

CORRODED as an adjective:

1. eaten away as by acid or oxidation