The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word OVERUSE which also is the latest solution we found used in Boston Globe in 2006.
Reason for wear and tear crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| OVERUSE | 100 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Reason for wear and tear
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- stress
- shabby
- chafe
- chafed
- depreciation
- spread
- use
- excoriate
- durable
- ratty
- tatty
- tatter
Crossword Answer definitions
OVERUSE noun- Excessive use
- To use too much of.
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