The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word FRAYED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Unraveled around the edges crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| FRAYED | 100 % | 6 |
Why may FRAYED be the right solution?
The word "frayed" means to become unraveled or worn out, especially around the edges. So, "Unraveled around the edges" is a clue that directly points to the answer "FRAYED."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Unraveled around the edges
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- circumferential
- edger
- mill
- sideline
- sidelines
- outskirts
- buttonhole stitch
- encircling
- penumbra
- skirting
- mount
- ravel
Crossword Answer definitions
FRAYED 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.
- Unravelled, worn at the end or edge.
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