Gradual decay such as from rusting Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Gradual decay such as from rusting . 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 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is CORROSION.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CORROSION Gradual decay such as from rusting (9)
3% DETERIORATION Gradual worsening (13) The Times Concise Apr 1, 2026
3% ROTS Decays (4) Commuter Mar 20, 2026
3% MORPH Transform gradually (5) New York Times Mini Mar 16, 2026
3% ROT Decay (3) Universal Mar 10, 2026
3% TAPER Gradually narrow (5) USA Today Mar 6, 2026
3% OXIDE Rust, for example (5) Commuter Feb 27, 2026
3% DRYROT Timber decay (6) The Telegraph Quick Feb 8, 2026
3% ERODES Decays gradually (6)
2% IRISH From Dublin (5) Eugene Sheffer Mar 27, 2026
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