“Fall into disrepair over time” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.RUST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Fall into disrepair over time”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 19, 2025, where it runs at 24 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.