Nibbled Away is a phrase that describes the gradual erosion of something over time. It can be used to describe the slow destruction of physical objects, such as buildings or monuments, or the gradual depletion of resources, such as money or energy. In this crossword, the solution to the clue 'ATE' (3 letters) is 'ATE', which is a verb meaning to consume food. This phrase can be used to describe the gradual erosion of something over time, as if it were being eaten away bit by bit.