“Taper” 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 “Taper”. It was last seen in the puzzle of June 14, 2026, where it runs at 74 Down 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
Jun 14, 2026 grid73A"No joke!"8 ltrs›83ABad sound from a fan3 ltrs›86ABygone retail giant5 ltrs›93AVolcanic gems found on every continent6 ltrs›94AHarsh taskmaster taken to task?20 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••ABATE5 ltrs
••••••NARROW6 ltrs
•••••SPILL5 ltrs
••••••CANDLE6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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