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The Clue

Works on a bone (5 letter answer)

The Answer

GNAWS

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Notes

The answer GNAWS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.

Related Clues

Nibbles
Plagues, with "at"
Vexes, with "at"
Bites persistently
Really bothers, with "at"
Chews like a beaver
Chews like a chipmunk
Doesn't eat politely
Goes at like a beaver

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"