Undergo fraying (4)

I believe the answer is:

wear

(Other definitions for wear that I've seen before include "Northern flower" , "Apparel" , "Clothes; chafe" , "Durability" , "Dress in - impair - abrade - change course - river" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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