Decrease Crossword Clue

We have the 5-letter answer for Decrease crossword clue, last seen in the Seattle Times New Crossword September 2, 2026 puzzle. Sometimes we all need some help finding the answer!

Decrease Crossword Answer

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IRON

(4 letters)

SHRINK

(6 letters)

EBB

(3 letters)

WANE

(4 letters)

LESSEN

(6 letters)

LOWER

(5 letters)

REDUCE

(6 letters)

DIMINISH

(8 letters)

REDUCTION

(9 letters)

BATE

(4 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. become less in amount or intensity
2. make less active or intense

Hint 2: Clue Definition

DECREASE (noun)
1. a process of becoming smaller or shorter
2. the act of decreasing or reducing something
DECREASE (verb)
1. decrease in size, extent, or range
2. make smaller

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

IRON
(4 letters)
SHRINK
(6 letters)
EBB
(3 letters)
WANE
(4 letters)
LESSEN
(6 letters)
LOWER
(5 letters)
REDUCE
(6 letters)
DIMINISH
(8 letters)
REDUCTION
(9 letters)
BATE
(4 letters)

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30. Tatter

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39. Consumer

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50. Latin dance

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55. Blizzard, e.g.

56. Assisted

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Down

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13. Wires

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