The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word RUSTS which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2018.
Deteriorates, in a way crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| RUSTS | 83 % | 5 |
| RUSTSAWAY | 17 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Deteriorates, in a way
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- rots
- pejorative
- wears
- change
- check
- clear
- cleared
- crash
- declension
- decline
- descent
- dip
Crossword Answer definitions
RUSTS noun- The deteriorated state of iron or steel as a result of moisture and oxidation.
- A similar substance based on another metal (usually with qualification, such as "copper rust").
- A reddish-brown color.
- A disease of plants caused by a reddish-brown fungus.
- Damage caused to stamps and album pages by a fungal infection.
- To oxidize, especially of iron or steel.
- To cause to oxidize.
- To be affected with the parasitic fungus called rust.
- To (cause to) degenerate in idleness; to make or become dull or impaired by inaction.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result RUSTS
- Oxidizes in the presence of water
- Oxidizes
- Corrodes
- Develops leaks, possibly
- What wet iron does, sometimes
- Deteriorates, as metal pipes
- Deteriorates, in a way
- Shows signs of age
- Ages badly
- Ages from oxidation