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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Deteriorates, like old wood last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is ROTS.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ROTS Deteriorates, like old wood | (4) | New York Times | Nov 4, 2024 |
| 8% | WENTSOUTH Deteriorated | (9) | Universal | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 7% | CREAK Sound made by old wood floors | (5) | USA Today | Jan 27, 2026 |
| 7% | STALE Like old bread | (5) | ||
| 7% | BALSA Like dog to upend wood | (5) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Jan 3, 2026 |
| 7% | RUSTILY How old ironwork deteriorates is truly awful | (7) | The Times Cryptic | Dec 3, 2025 |
| 7% | SANDS Smooths, like wood | (5) | USA Today | Nov 3, 2025 |
| 6% | SAG Droop like the middle of an old sofa | (3) | ||
| 6% | STAINS Wood applications | (6) | USA Today | Feb 3, 2026 |
| 6% | SAFE Out of the woods, in a sense | (4) | USA Today | Feb 3, 2026 |
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