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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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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TAPER Get progressively narrower (5) USA Today Mar 1, 2023
3% LEDGE Narrow extreme (5) The Telegraph Quick May 10, 2026
3% LIBERAL Modified Braille is progressive (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed May 10, 2026
3% SLIT Narrow cut (4) Commuter May 9, 2026
3% CLOSESHAVE Narrow escape (5,5) (10) Mirror Classic May 9, 2026
3% SLOT Narrow opening for coins (4) Newsday May 6, 2026
3% HAIR Narrow margin of victory (4) New York Times May 6, 2026
3% SLITS Narrow apertures (5) The Telegraph Plusword May 4, 2026
3% ALLEY Narrow passageway (5) Commuter May 4, 2026
3% ATOB First step of progress (4) Premier Sunday May 3, 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.