Cryptic crossword clue
Dicky ignored eating away 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ERODING

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What does ERODING mean?

ERODING verb
  1. To wear away by abrasion, corrosion or chemical reaction.
  2. To destroy gradually by an ongoing process.

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