Lessen over time Crossword Clue

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Lessen over time Crossword Answer

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FADE

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Helpful Hints

(noun)
1. a gradual decline (in size or strength or power or number)
2. the outward flow of the tide
(verb)
1. flow back or recede
2. fall away or decline

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

LESSEN (verb)
1. decrease in size, extent, or range
2. make smaller
TIME (noun)
1. a reading of a point in time as given by a clock
2. rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
TIME (verb)
1. measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time
2. adjust so that a force is applied and an action occurs at the desired time

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

FADE
(4 letters)

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