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Declining Crossword Clue
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WANING which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
WANING
Updated: October 12, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "WANING" which means:
- adjective
- • (of the moon) pertaining to the period during which the visible surface of the moon decreases noun
- • A gradual decrease in magnitude or extent verb
- • To progressively lose its splendor, value, ardor, power, intensity etc.; to decline.
- • Said of light that dims or diminishes in strength.
- • Said of the moon as it passes through the phases of its monthly cycle where its surface is less and less visible.
- • Said of a time period that comes to an end.
- • To decrease physically in size, amount, numbers or surface.
- • To cause to decrease.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The waning moon cast a dim light over the night sky."
- • "His interest in the subject was waning as he grew older."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| Telegraph Cross Atlantic12 Feb 2023 | Down 4 | |
| New York Times15 Jan 1980 | Across 37 | |
| New York Times01 Apr 1978 | Across 46 | |
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