| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| De-emphasizes | USA Today | 14 Mar 2024 |
| Doesn't overreact when losing toys | The Guardian Quiptic | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Devalues melancholy works of dramatist | The Telegraph Cryptic | 05 May 2023 |
| Makes light of | Eugene Sheffer | 13 Nov 2020 |
| De-emphasizes, and a hint to the starred answers | Wall Street Journal | 06 Mar 2018 |
| Understates | ||
| Diminishes in importance |