“Ease off” crossword clue
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•••••ABATE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ABATE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Ease off”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 7, 2026, where it runs at 23 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 7, 2026 grid4DFruit from a tree that can self-pollinate7 ltrs›5DCooler in a cooler6 ltrs›6DHole foods?6 ltrs›7D___ Staley, original lead singer of Alice in Chains5 ltrs›21D"Curb Your Enthusiasm" network3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 7, 20261A___ ghanouj4 ltrs›5ALike a couch potato4 ltrs›9A"Rise and shine!"5 ltrs›14APatron saint of Norway4 ltrs›15ACombustible rock4 ltrs›16ANo longer in dreamland5 ltrs›17ACharisma4 ltrs›18A"Orinoco Flow" singer4 ltrs›
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