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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% CLOSE ___ shave (narrow escape) (5)
3% FISSURE Long, narrow crack (7) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jun 23, 2026
3% ALLEY Narrow backstreet (5) New York Times Jun 22, 2026
3% EELS Long, narrow fish (4) The Atlantic Jun 22, 2026
3% BUNYAN Pilgrim's Progress author (6) The Telegraph Quick Jun 20, 2026
3% LANE Narrow road (4) Commuter Jun 19, 2026
3% IMPEDE Delay the progress of (6) Commuter Jun 16, 2026
3% FACILITATE Assist the progress of (10) (10) Mirror Classic Jun 16, 2026
3% KYLE Narrow sea channel (4) Puzzler Backwords Jun 16, 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.