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The Clue

Reduces (6 letter answer)

The Answer

ABATES

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Notes

The answer ABATES is uncommon, appearing about once every 475 puzzles.

Related Clues

Diminishes
Lessens
Moderates
Subsides
Wanes
Becomes lessened
Dies down
Eases up
Ebbs; wanes
Goes down
Lets up
Quashes, in law
Slacks off
Slows down

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"