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1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 30% | 8 | Gradually reduce - resign | |
3 | 30% | 10 | Food transporter heard to gradually reduce an endless effusion | |
Gradually Reduce Spill Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "TAPER" which means:
- 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 adjective
- • Tapered; narrowing to a point.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He lit a taper to see in the dark"
- • "I need a taper to light the candle"
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