| Solution | Length | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 letters | ||
| USE | 3 | |
| 4 letters | ||
| loss | 4 | |
| wear | 4 | |
| 5 letters | ||
| scrub | 5 | |
| scuff | 5 | |
| waste | 5 | |
| 6 letters | ||
| scrape | 6 | |
| 7 letters | ||
| scratch | 7 | |
| SANDING | 7 | |
| rasping | 7 | |
| removal | 7 | |
| 8 letters | ||
| scouring | 8 | |
| 9 letters | ||
| shrinkage | 9 | |
| 10 letters | ||
| resolution | 10 | |
| refinement | 10 | |
| 11 letters | ||
| taking away | 11 | |
| stripmining | 11 | |
| 12 letters | ||
| PURIFICATION | 12 | |
| 13 letters | ||
| wear and tear | 13 | |
| 15 letters | ||
| ravages-of-time | 15 | |