Apply the brakes Crossword Clue

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Apply the brakes Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. cause to proceed more slowly
2. become slow or slower
(adverb)
1. of timepieces
2. without speed (`slow’ is sometimes used informally for `slowly’)
(adjective)
1. so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
2. slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BRAKES (noun)
1. a braking device consisting of a combination of interacting parts that work to slow a motor vehicle
APPLY (verb)
1. be pertinent or relevant or applicable
2. avail oneself to

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
LOWS

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