Gradually decrease, with "off" Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, September 30, 1996 · 50-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, September 30, 1996.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · September 30, 1996 · 50-Across · 5 letters
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diminish gradually; "Interested tapered off"
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