The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word FRAYS which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2025.
Shreds at the edge crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| FRAYS | 100 % | 5 |
Why may FRAYS be the right solution?
"Shreds at the edge" is a cryptic clue indicating that we need a word meaning shreds or unravels, and it is found at the edge of another word. In this case, the word "FRAYS" fits perfectly as it means both shreds and is found at the edge of the word "FRAYS."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Shreds at the edge
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- fray
- frazzle
- frayed
- apart
- coleslaw
- lint
- mammock
- patch
- ribbon
- scurf
- shave
- shredding
Crossword Answer definitions
FRAYS verb- To (cause to) unravel; used particularly for the edge of something made of cloth, or the end of a rope.
- To cause exhaustion, wear out (a person's mental strength).
- Frighten; alarm
- To bear the expense of; to defray.
- To rub.
- A fight or argument
- Fright.
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