“Take down a notch” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.DEMOTE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Take down a notch”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 3, 2025, where it runs at 51 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Aug 3, 2025 grid26DEuphemistic expression of commitment5 ltrs›31DCherry or lime5 ltrs›36D"Logic dictates that you control your emotions," as [circled letters] might say13 ltrs›37DSneakily exploits5 ltrs›45D"To protect my crew, the gamble was necessary," as [circled letters] might say10 ltrs›46DIHOP rival6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Aug 3, 20251AFinal act of a play?3 ltrs›4AIconic sci-fi setting spelled out in this puzzle's shaded squares4 ltrs›8ASkyrocket4 ltrs›12A"Reckon so!"3 ltrs›15AWorking without ___4 ltrs›17ASeemingly forever5 ltrs›19ASome spa jobs, in brief5 ltrs›20AManner of speaking4 ltrs›
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