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The Clue
Stem (5 letter answer)
The Answer
ABATE
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Notes
The answer ABATE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
Related Clues
Decrease
Diminish
Ease
Lessen
Moderate
Slacken
Subside
Wane
Cut down
Die down
Diminish in intensity
Drop off
Ease up
Fall off
Let up
Peter out
Put an end to
Simmer down
Taper off
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"