“Decreases” crossword clue
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•••••••LESSENS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LESSENS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Decreases”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 23, 2025, where it runs at 44 Down and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 23, 2025 grid43A"On the Road Again," for one5 ltrs›47ATreasure holder5 ltrs›51A*Accessory for Abraham Lincoln12 ltrs›58ASlaughter in the Baseball Hall of 61-Across4 ltrs›63A*Refreshes one's knowledge of9 ltrs›66AForthright5 ltrs›69AGiving back talk5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 23, 20251ASome cookbook measurements: Abbr.4 ltrs›5ATeacher for just a day, informally3 ltrs›8ACannon sound5 ltrs›13AHolly locales, in a Christmas carol5 ltrs›15APassover mo., usually3 ltrs›16AIliac artery feeder5 ltrs›17AInbox contents5 ltrs›18A*Serves, as soup or ice cream9 ltrs›
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