The Clue
Tide's retreat (3 letter answer)
The Answer
EBB
Tags
Notes
The answer EBB is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.
Related Clues
Abate
Decay
Decline
Drop
Dwindle
Outflow
Recede
Recession
Reflux
Subside
Wane
"Cabaret" lyricist
A drop in the ocean?
Fade away
Fall back
Fall off
Flood stage
Flow back
Flow's partner
Go back
Go out
Gradual decline
Grow weaker
Kind of tide
Lose intensity
Outward flow
Partner of flow
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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"