Makes dim, as the 42-Down Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BLES Makes dim, as the 42-Down (4) New York Times Apr 3, 2016
7% LOWLIT Dim (6) Universal Oct 8, 2025
7% FADE Dim (4) USA Today Quick Sep 26, 2025
6% BRENDA Private 42 Down's nickname for Elizabeth II (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Nov 7, 2025
6% BLEARY Dim, fogged (6) (6) Puzzler Nov 2, 2025
6% TWO 42-Across, in English (3) USA Today Oct 30, 2025
6% XLII 42, in old Rome (4) Eugene Sheffer Oct 27, 2025
6% DENSE Dim-witted (5) Commuter Oct 16, 2025
6% FADES Grows dim (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 4, 2025
6% ANOTE Make ___ of (jot down) (5) LA Times Mini Sep 7, 2025

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