Sign of aging Crossword Clue

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PATINA

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GRAYHAIR

(8 letters)

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(noun)
1. the formation of reddish-brown ferric oxides on iron by low-temperature oxidation in the presence of water
2. any of various fungi causing rust disease in plants
(adjective)
1. of the brown color of rust
(verb)
1. become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
2. cause to deteriorate due to the action of water, air, or an acid

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

AGING (noun)
1. acquiring desirable qualities by being left undisturbed for some time
2. the organic process of growing older and showing the effects of increasing age
AGING (adjective)
1. growing old
SIGN (noun)
1. structure displaying a board on which advertisements can be posted
2. a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
SIGN (verb)
1. mark with one’s signature; write one’s name (on)
2. make the sign of the cross over someone in order to call on God for protection; consecrate
SIGN (adjective)
1. used of the language of the deaf

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

PATINA
(6 letters)
GRAYHAIR
(8 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
RUTS

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