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The Clue
Fall away (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"