Wear away, as the soil

Latest answer — June 27, 2026

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This clue's Saturday, June 27, 2026 appearance

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  1. 1Halloween costumes with eye patches
  2. 8"That's great!"
  3. 9One with an aggressive savings plan?
  4. 10Insect that has two stomachs, curiously enough
  5. 11U.S. medical research org.
  6. 12Like music that sounds good to the ear
  7. 14Wear away, as the soil
  8. 15"Good lord!"

Down

  1. 1Nickname for Dad
  2. 2"Gimme those!"
  3. 3Minister's house
  4. 4Pose a question
  5. 5Weather phenomenon measured from EF-0 to EF-5
  6. 6Corresponded by computer
  7. 7Rogen of "The Studio"
  8. 13Seasonal drink topped with nutmeg, maybe

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Halloween costumes with eye patches — Answer: PIRATES
  2. 8. "That's great!" — Answer: AWESOME
  3. 9. One with an aggressive savings plan? — Answer: PACKRAT
  4. 10. Insect that has two stomachs, curiously enough — Answer: ANT
  5. 11. U.S. medical research org. — Answer: NIH
  6. 12. Like music that sounds good to the ear — Answer: TONAL
  7. 14. Wear away, as the soil — Answer: ERODE
  8. 15. "Good lord!" — Answer: MYGOD

Down

  1. 1. Nickname for Dad — Answer: PAPA
  2. 2. "Gimme those!" — Answer: IWANTEM
  3. 3. Minister's house — Answer: RECTORY
  4. 4. Pose a question — Answer: ASK
  5. 5. Weather phenomenon measured from EF-0 to EF-5 — Answer: TORNADO
  6. 6. Corresponded by computer — Answer: EMAILED
  7. 7. Rogen of "The Studio" — Answer: SETH
  8. 13. Seasonal drink topped with nutmeg, maybe — Answer: NOG

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The answer to “Wear away, as the soil” in the New York Times Mini crossword is ERODE — a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on June 27, 2026 at 14-Across. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Wear away, as the soil” answer

ERODE (5 letters)

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Why the answer is ERODE

ERODE is the 5-letter solution that fits "Wear away, as the soil" in the NYT Mini crossword on June 27, 2026 (14-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

When else has “Wear away, as the soil” appeared?

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June 27, 2026 (most recent) → ERODE. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

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What is the answer to “Wear away, as the soil”?

The answer is ERODE, a 5-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times Mini crossword on June 27, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Wear away, as the soil”?

5 letters: ERODE.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times Mini crossword on June 27, 2026, at 14-Across.

Can “Wear away, as the soil” have a different answer?

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