Idiomatic expression gets worn at the edges, so to speak Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PHRASE Idiomatic expression gets worn at the edges, so to speak (6) The Times Cryptic Jun 1, 2015
6% FRAYED Worn at the edges (6) (6) Puzzler Jan 10, 2026
5% DOG Man's best friend, idiomatically (3)
5% HAULS Massive amounts of winnings, so to speak (5) New York Times Jan 28, 2026
5% FLYINGHIGH In a soaring mood, so to speak (10) New York Times Jan 27, 2026
5% SNAGS Spanners in the works, so to speak (5) The Washington Post Mini Jan 23, 2026
5% RULE Kick butt, so to speak (4) New York Times Jan 22, 2026
5% FIBRE Fable about inner strength, so to speak (5) The Times Quick Cryptic Jan 20, 2026
5% BLOW Squander, so to speak (4) Newsday Jan 18, 2026
5% TEASES Pulls the chain of, so to speak (6) New York Times Jan 18, 2026

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