Slowly diminish Crossword Clue

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TAPEROFF

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(verb)
1. become ground down or deteriorate
2. remove soil or rock

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DIMINISH (verb)
1. decrease in size, extent, or range
2. lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of
SLOWLY (adverb)
1. in music
2. without speed (`slow’ is sometimes used informally for `slowly’)

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

TAPEROFF
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