The term WIPES OFF can be solved by the crossword solutions ERASES (6 letters), DUSTS (5 letters), and CLEARS (6 letters). Erasing is the act of removing something completely, usually with a cloth or paper towel. Dusting is the act of removing dust from a surface, usually with a cloth or duster. Clearing is the act of removing something from a surface, usually with a cloth or brush. All three of these terms are related to the act of wiping off a surface.