Diminish in intensity Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 9, 1996 · 50-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, December 9, 1996.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 9, 1996 · 50-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
become less in amount or intensity; "The storm abated"; "The rain let up after a few hours"
verb
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