Turns down Crossword Clue

Other answers seen for this clue

• LOWERS6 letters

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  Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, May 1, 2020.
• DIPS4 letters

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  Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, December 14, 2014.
• DENIES6 letters

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  Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, February 19, 2012.
• REFUSES7 letters

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  Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Tuesday, November 1, 2011.
• NIXES5 letters

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  Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, September 19, 2008.

• Becomes less sharp

  New York Times · Friday, March 11, 2022 · 4 letters

• Brings down

  New York Times · Saturday, March 13, 2021 · 4 letters

• De-lights?

  New York Times · Sunday, November 8, 2020 · 4 letters

• Loses luster

  New York Times · Wednesday, January 6, 2016 · 4 letters

• Loses brightness

  New York Times · Monday, September 21, 2015 · 4 letters

• Darkens

  New York Times · Sunday, January 27, 2013 · 4 letters

• Makes less bright

  New York Times · Monday, April 2, 2012 · 4 letters

• Lowers, in a way

  New York Times · Thursday, February 1, 2007 · 4 letters

• Makes indistinct

  New York Times · Sunday, December 26, 2004 · 4 letters

• Turns down, in a way

  New York Times · Friday, November 22, 2002 · 4 letters

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• 16-Down Like some winter roads
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