Reduces (7 letters)

{ Answer }

LESSENS

{ Related Clues }

Cuts
Decreases
Diminishes
Eases
Ebbs
Flags
Moderates
Eases up
Falls off
Goes down
Lets up

{ Tags }

cuts, decreases, diminishes, down, eases, ebbs, falls, flags, goes, lessens, lets, moderates, off, reduces, up

{ Notes }

The answer LESSENS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.

{ Definition }

LESSEN as a verb:

1. (decrease, diminish, lessen, fall) = decrease in size, extent, or range; "The amount of homework decreased towards the end of the semester"; "The cabin pressure fell dramatically"; "her weight fall to under a hundred pounds"; "his voice fell to a whisper"

2. (decrease, lessen, minify) = make smaller; "He decreased his staff"

3. (subside, lessen) = wear off or die down; "The pain subsided"