“Soften, as a message” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.TONEDOWN is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Soften, as a message”. It was last seen in the puzzle of November 18, 2025, where it runs at 17 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Nov 18, 2025 grid1DMaterial that's been deliberately thrown overboard6 ltrs›2DPhilosopher who wrote the "Tao Te Ching"6 ltrs›3DFancy and elaborate6 ltrs›4DAuction action3 ltrs›5DSince4 ltrs›6DJust getting started with5 ltrs›7DMartial art with bamboo swords5 ltrs›18DThey wink and blink4 ltrs›
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Nov 18, 20251AFirst female musical artist to have a simultaneous #1 film and #1 album, familiarly3 ltrs›4ARebound, as a pool shot4 ltrs›8ARequirement for domestic air travel starting in 20256 ltrs›14ABody part that might "pop"3 ltrs›15AWords of understanding4 ltrs›16A___ State, nickname for New York6 ltrs›19AKitchen strainers6 ltrs›20A"Don't go!"4 ltrs›
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