“Dials down” crossword clue
Answer
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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 “Dials down”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 1, 2026, where it runs at 8 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
Aug 1, 2026 grid1ADis/cuss?9 ltrs›14ANotions10 ltrs›17AFestival at the center of the classic novel "Under the Volcano"15 ltrs›20A21-time Emmy nominee for "All My Children"10 ltrs›22ATeensy amounts5 ltrs›25AWackadoodle3 ltrs›33AField whose prospects are looking up?9 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 1, 202610ASome radio messages, in brief4 ltrs›16ASo-called "Island of a Thousand Temples"4 ltrs›19AMarching band?4 ltrs›21AAdd color to, perhaps3 ltrs›23AUnit on the autobahn, say: Abbr.3 ltrs›24AHwy. overseer, for short3 ltrs›27AWear the same clothes, in slang4 ltrs›30AWirelessly driven toy, for short5 ltrs›
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