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The Clue

Decrease (5 letter answer)

The Answer

ABATE

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Notes

The answer ABATE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.

Related Clues

Diminish
Ease
Ebb
Lessen
Lower
Moderate
Slacken
Subside
Wane
Calm down
Die down
Drop off
Ease off
Ease up
Fall off
Let up
Quash, in law
Tail off

Definition

ABATE as a verb:

1. (slake, abate, slack) = make less active or intense
2. (abate, let up, slack off, slack, die away) = become less in amount or intensity; "The storm abated"; "The rain let up after a few hours"