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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% | AFOOT In progress (5) | (5) | Puzzler | Oct 27, 2026 |
| 3% | OGRESS Some progressive monster (6) | (6) | Puzzler Cryptic | Oct 25, 2026 |
| 3% | INROAD Bit of progress | (6) | LA Times Daily | Oct 21, 2026 |
| 3% | PENNANTS Long narrow flags | (8) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 21, 2026 |
| 3% | CANOE Light narrow boat | (5) | ||
| 3% | SLIMFIT Narrow, of clothing | (7) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 19, 2026 |
| 3% | STRAIT Narrow channel | (6) | Newsday | Oct 18, 2026 |
| 3% | UNDERWAY In progress | (8) | The Times Concise | Oct 16, 2026 |
| 3% | CLOSESHAVE Narrow escape | (10) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 15, 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.