The Clue
Diminished (7 letter answer)
The Answer
LOWERED
Tags
Notes
The answer LOWERED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Brought down
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Definition
LOWER as a verb:
1. (lower, take down, let down, get down, bring down) = move something or somebody to a lower position; "take down the vase from the shelf"
2. (lower, lour) = set lower; "lower a rating"; "lower expectations"
3. (lower, depress) = cause to drop or sink; "The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir"
4. (turn down, lower, lour) = make lower or quieter; "turn down the volume of a radio"
5. (frown, glower, lour, lower) = look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
LOWERED as an adjective:
1. below the surround or below the normal position; "with lowered eyes"