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The Clue

Losing ground (7 letter answer)

The Answer

ERODING

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Notes

The answer ERODING is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.

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Definition

ERODING as a noun:

1. (erosion, eroding, eating away, wearing, wearing away) = (geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

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"