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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 46% | 5 | Lessen | |
3 | 39% | 6 | Bring down or lower | |
Lessen Or Lower Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BATE" which means:
- verb
- • Moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
- • Flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
- • Soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments noun
- • Strife; contention.
- • An alkaline lye which neutralizes the effect of the previous application of lime, and makes hides supple in the process of tanning.
- • A vat which contains this liquid.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He couldn't wait and bated his breath in anticipation."
- • "The cat bated at the toy mouse."
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New York Times03 Aug 1981 | Down 11 | |
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