Deteriorates, in a way. Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RUSTS Deteriorates, in a way (5) USA Today Nov 1, 2018
98% RUSTSAWAY Deteriorates, in a way. (9)
94% RUST Deteriorate, in a way (4)
9% GOTOPOT Deteriorate and try for break? (7) The Times Cryptic Sep 13, 2025
8% ATALL Not ____, in no way (5) The Telegraph Plusword Nov 12, 2025
8% ENTRY Way in (5) New York Times Mini Nov 12, 2025
8% SENT On their way (4) Newsday Nov 7, 2025
8% DAMAGES Aswan deteriorates? Here's compensation! (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Nov 2, 2025
8% OFSORTS In a way (7) Premier Sunday Nov 2, 2025
8% VIA By way of (3) USA Today Oct 31, 2025

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