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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% | ARREST Halt the progress of | (6) | Newsday | Mar 12, 2026 |
| 3% | FESTER Grow progressively more rancid | (6) | New York Times | Mar 6, 2026 |
| 3% | LANE Narrow road | (4) | Newsday | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 3% | RAY Narrow light beam | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Mar 3, 2026 |
| 3% | DITCH Narrow trench | (5) | Commuter | Mar 2, 2026 |
| 3% | RAKES A ____ Progress, William Hogarth series | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Feb 26, 2026 |
| 3% | SPEED Rate of progress | (5) | Commuter | Feb 23, 2026 |
| 3% | FLO Woman in Progressive ads | (3) | New York Times Mini | Feb 21, 2026 |
| 3% | SLIM Narrow | (4) | New York Times Mini | Feb 20, 2026 |
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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.