Wear away is a term used to describe the gradual destruction of an object due to external forces. The crossword solutions for this term include GNAW (4 letters), CORRODE (7 letters), FRAY (4 letters), EAT (3 letters), EATAT (5 letters), ERODE (5 letters), ABRADE (6 letters), and RUBOFF (6 letters). GNAW is the act of biting or chewing something, while CORRODE is the process of chemical deterioration. FRAY is the process of fabric becoming worn or torn, and EAT is the act of consuming food. EATAT is a combination of the words EAT and at, while ERODE is the process of wind or water wearing away at something. ABRADE is the process of scraping or rubbing away, and RUBOFF is the act of rubbing something off. Finally, EATAWAY is a combination of the words EAT and away.