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The Clue

Wear down little by little (4 letter answer)

The Answer

GNAW

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Notes

The answer GNAW is seen frequently, appearing about once every 140 puzzles.

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Definition

GNAW as a verb:

1. bite or chew on with the teeth; "gnaw an old cracker"
2. (erode, gnaw, gnaw at, eat at, wear away) = become ground down or deteriorate; "Her confidence eroded"