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Get progressively narrower Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Get progressively narrower last seen in USA Today puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is TAPER.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | TAPER Get progressively narrower | (5) | USA Today | Mar 1, 2023 |
| 3% | STRAIT Narrow channel | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Oct 21, 2025 |
| 3% | ADVANCEMENT Progression (11) | (11) | Mirror Classic | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 3% | DEVELOPED Progressed (9) | (9) | Mirror Quick | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 3% | SLIT Narrow cut | (4) | Commuter | Oct 9, 2025 |
| 3% | CANOE Light narrow boat | (5) | ||
| 3% | PEAR Fruit with a narrow top | (4) | Universal | Oct 4, 2025 |
| 3% | SLAT Narrow plank | (4) | Newsday | Sep 28, 2025 |
| 3% | GOTON Hit it off and made progress | (5) | The Times Quick Cryptic | Sep 23, 2025 |
| 3% | NICHE Narrow field | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Sep 20, 2025 |
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In this clue, "Get progressively narrower" is a description that hints at the word "TAPER." To taper means to gradually decrease in width or thickness. It's a common term used in various contexts like woodworking, tailoring, and even in describing the shape of candles.