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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% ARC Storyline progression (3) Newsday Apr 23, 2026
3% LANE Narrow road (4) Commuter Apr 23, 2026
3% SLIT Narrow opening (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 20, 2026
3% SLIM Narrow (4) Thomas Joseph Apr 18, 2026
3% SLAT Narrow plank (4) Newsday Apr 15, 2026
3% BILL Narrow promontory (4) (4) Puzzler Apr 15, 2026
3% BYANOSE Narrow way to win (7) New York Times Apr 7, 2026
3% GLEN Narrow valley (4) The Telegraph Quick Apr 6, 2026
3% CANOE Light narrow boat (5)

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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.