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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Lessens and stops, but not at first (5) . 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 EASES.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | EASES Lessens and stops, but not at first (5) | (5) | ||
| 9% | MITIGATES *Lessens in intensity | (9) | Newsday | Sep 19, 2025 |
| 9% | REMISSION Lessening on purpose | (9) | The Times Sunday Cryptic | Sep 14, 2025 |
| 9% | EASE Lessen | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Aug 7, 2025 |
| 8% | BATE Lessen; beat (anag.) | (4) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 14, 2025 |
| 8% | EASING Lessening in degree; comforting | (6) | The Times Specialist Sunday | Sep 7, 2025 |
| 8% | DIAL Lessen, with "down" | (4) | Newsday | Aug 6, 2025 |
| 7% | DESISTED Put a stop to | (8) | Wall Street Journal | Nov 1, 2025 |
| 7% | COME "First ___, first served" | (4) | ||
| 7% | DEPOT Stop on a line | (5) | Wall Street Journal | Oct 29, 2025 |
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