The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word ERODE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2023.
Take the edge off, say crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ERODE | 100 % | 5 |
Why may ERODE be the right solution?
"Take the edge off" is a phrase that means to gradually wear something down. "Erode" means to gradually wear something away by natural elements, making it the right solution.
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Crossword Answer definitions
ERODE verb- To wear away by abrasion, corrosion or chemical reaction.
- To destroy gradually by an ongoing process.
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