Crossword clue
Impaired by long use crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Impaired by long use”, from 4–10 letters. The most likely answer is WORN.
All answers for “Impaired by long use”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| WORN Best match | 4 | Damaged by use or wear |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| TATTY | 5 | Worn and shabby, in British use |
| SPENT | 5 | Used up |
| TIRED | 5 | No longer fresh |
| TRITE | 5 | Stale through overuse |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| SHABBY | 6 | In poor condition through use |
| FRAYED | 6 | Unravelled at the edges |
| RAGGED | 6 | Worn into rags |
| ERODED | 6 | Gradually worn away |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| WORN OUT | 7 | Used until no longer serviceable |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| WELL-WORN | 8 | Showing signs of much use |
| TATTERED | 8 | Old and torn |
| DECREPIT | 8 | Worn out by age or use |
| BATTERED | 8 | Damaged by repeated use |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| HACKNEYED | 9 | Overused, of a phrase |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| THREADBARE | 10 | Worn so thin the threads show |
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What does “Impaired by long use” mean?
An adjectival phrase describing something damaged or made shabby through being used for a long time. It is close to a dictionary definition of 'worn'.
Solving tip
WORN (4) or WORN OUT (4,3) is the intended answer in most grids; check the enumeration. THREADBARE fits cloth, and TRITE or HACKNEYED fit a phrase that has been overused.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Impaired by long use"?
The most likely answer is WORN (4 letters) — Damaged by use or wear. Other common answers are WORN OUT (7), THREADBARE (10), SHABBY (6), FRAYED (6).
How many letters are in the answer to "Impaired by long use"?
Answers to "Impaired by long use" range from 4–10 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.