The Clue
Opposite of rise (3 letter answer)
The Answer
EBB
Tags
Notes
The answer EBB is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.
Related Clues
Abate
Decline
Diminish
Dwindle
Low ___
Outflow
Recede
Recession
Reflux
Retrocede
Subside
Wane
Withdraw
Certain tide
Die down
A drop in the ocean?
Fade away
Fall back
Fall off
Flood's counterpart
Flow back
Flow's partner
Go back
Go out
Kind of tide
At lo ___(in decline)
Point of decline
Tidal movement
Definition
EBB as a noun:
1. (ebb, ebbing, wane) = a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
2. (ebb, reflux) = the outward flow of the tide
EBB as a verb:
1. (ebb, ebb away, ebb down, ebb out, ebb off) = flow back or recede; "the tides ebbed at noon"
2. hem in fish with stakes and nets so as to prevent them from going back into the sea with the ebb
3. fall away or decline; "The patient's strength ebbed away"