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The Clue

Decreases (7 letter answer)

The Answer

LESSENS

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Notes

The answer LESSENS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.

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Definition

LESSEN as a verb:

1. (decrease, diminish, lessen, fall) = decrease in size, extent, or range; "The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester"; "The cabin pressure fell dramatically"; "her weight fall to under a hundred pounds"; "his voice fell to a whisper"
2. (decrease, lessen, minify) = make smaller; "He decreased his staff"
3. (subside, lessen) = wear off or die down; "The pain subsided"