Minimize Crossword Clue

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Minimize Crossword Answer

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Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. decrease in size, extent, or range
2. make smaller

Hint 2: Clue Definition

MINIMIZE (verb)
1. cause to seem less serious; play down
2. represent as less significant or important

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

PLAYDOWN
(8 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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Down

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