Became more moderate in a short time when retired? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% ABATED Became more moderate in a short time when retired? (6) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 23, 2015
6% SST Retired jet, for short (3) Newsday Dec 14, 2025
6% VET Retired soldier, for short (3)
5% GENTLE Mild or moderate (6) (6) Mirror Classic Jan 27, 2026
5% HRS Time sheet units, for short (3) USA Today Jan 27, 2026
5% TIMID Retiring (5) Thomas Joseph Jan 10, 2026
5% CURT Short dog is on time (4) (4) Mirror Cryptic Jan 9, 2026
5% HOL Time off work, for short (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 3, 2026
5% SOURED Became bitter (6) Newsday Jan 1, 2026
5% TROT Moderate gait (4) Universal Dec 29, 2025

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