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Lose ground? Crossword Clue

Last seen in: LA Times Mini · 2026-10-22

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(verb)

  1. remove soil or rock
  2. become ground down or deteriorate

(noun)

  1. the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface
  2. (art) the surface (as a wall or canvas) prepared to take the paint for a painting
  3. a connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the earth (which is taken to be at zero voltage)
  4. a relatively homogeneous percept extending back of the figure on which attention is focused
  5. the part of a scene (or picture) that lies behind objects in the foreground
  6. a position to be won or defended in battle (or as if in battle)
  7. a rational motive for a belief or action
  8. the solid part of the earth's surface
  9. material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)
  10. a relation that provides the foundation for something
  11. the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the land surface

(verb)

  1. use as a basis for; found on
  2. instruct someone in the fundamentals of a subject
  3. connect to a ground
  4. fix firmly and stably
  5. cover with a primer; apply a primer to
  6. hit onto the ground
  7. hit a groundball
  8. throw to the ground in order to stop play and avoid being tackled behind the line of scrimmage
  9. place or put on the ground
  10. confine or restrict to the ground
  11. hit or reach the ground
  12. bring to the ground

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    Lose ground? (5)

    LA Times Mini · Oct 22, 2026

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