Cryptic crossword clue
Wears down ’eart-throb of the French 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word ERODES

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What does ERODES mean?

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

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