Tapers off Crossword Clue

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Tapers off Crossword Answer

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ABATES

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

OFF (verb)
1. kill intentionally and with premeditation
OFF (adverb)
1. from a particular thing or place or position (`forth’ is obsolete)
2. at a distance in space or time
OFF (adjective)
1. (of events) no longer planned or scheduled
2. in an unpalatable state

Hint 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

ABATES
(6 letters)

Hint 3: Anagram

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

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