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This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, 10 February 2026.

Become less intense

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This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. The answer ABATE is a 5-letter entry.

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What is the answer to "Become less intense"?: ABATE
How many letters is the answer to "Become less intense"?: The answer has 5 letters.
When was this clue last seen?: This clue last appeared in the NYT Crossword crossword on Tuesday, 10 February 2026.
Has this crossword clue appeared before?: Yes. Variations of this clue have appeared 4 other times.

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Go down in intensity
NYT Mini · Thursday, 06 February 2020 · 1 Down
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ABATE
Ease up
NYT Crossword · Sunday, 22 February 2026 · 1 Across
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ABATE
Lessen in intensity
NYT Mini · Tuesday, 01 November 2022 · 3 Down
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ABATE
Subside
NYT Mini · Friday, 06 September 2024 · 3 Down
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ABATE