The Clue
Slowing (10 letter answer)
The Answer
SLACKENING
Tags
Notes
The answer SLACKENING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
SLACKENING as a noun:
1. (relaxation, loosening, slackening) = an occurrence of control or strength weakening; "the relaxation of requirements"; "the loosening of his grip"; "the slackening of the wind"
SLACKEN as a verb:
1. (slow, slow down, slow up, slack, slacken) = become slow or slower; "Production slowed"
2. (slack, slacken, slack up, relax) = make less active or fast; "He slackened his pace as he got tired"; "Don't relax your efforts now"
3. become looser or slack; "the rope slackened"
4. (slacken, remit) = make slack as by lessening tension or firmness