“Ebb” 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 “Ebb”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 20, 2026, where it runs at 14 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 20, 2026 grid1DAdd some seasoning to4 ltrs›2DCar in "Thelma & Louise," informally5 ltrs›3DWild party5 ltrs›4DFaith no more?7 ltrs›5DMore than damp3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••ABATE5 ltrs
••••••RECEDE6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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