What is the answer to "Part of a shoe that gets worn down" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Part of a shoe that gets worn down" is SOLE (4 letters).

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Part of a shoe that gets worn down NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Down clue · from the May 18, 2026 puzzle

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SOLE

4 letters · Down · last seen May 18, 2026

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