The Clue
Ebbed (8 letter answer)
The Answer
LESSENED
Tags
Notes
The answer LESSENED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
Related Clues
Abated
Cut
Decreased
Diminished
Reduced
Waned
Fell off
Let up
Made smaller
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"
LESSENED as an adjective:
1. (diminished, lessened, vitiated, weakened) = impaired by diminution
2. decreased in severity; made less harsh