| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Weaken or dilute? (5,4) | ||
| Make less strong or intense (5,4) | ||
| Make (a statement) less forceful (5,4) | Puzzler | 14 Oct 2024 |
| Make weaker children's book devoid of craft | The Telegraph Toughie | 04 Jul 2023 |
| Dilute | Eugene Sheffer | 01 Aug 2016 |
| Make less effective | Newsday | 28 Apr 2016 |
| Curtail | ||
| Weaken |