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Become Thinner Crossword Clue

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noun

• a convex shape that narrows toward a point

• the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)

• a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame

• stick of wax with a wick in the middle

verb

• diminish gradually

• give a point to

40%7Become gradually thinner
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31%8 Tending to become smaller or thinner
noun

• the act of gradually lowering the size or amount

adjective satellite

• becoming gradually narrower

• gradually decreasing until little remains

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Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick02 Sep 2006 Across 22
The Guardian Quick07 Jun 2002 Across 18
The Guardian Quick09 May 2000 Down 19
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