Ebb NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Ebb” crossword clue is ABATE (5 letters); other puzzles used RECEDE. We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times and Universal crosswords, most recently on July 20, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 5 LETTERS
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ABATE: to reduce in degree or intensity.
Best answers for “Ebb”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ABATE | 5 | Ebb |
| 2 | RECEDE | 6 | Ebb |
| 3 | OCEANTIDES | 10 | They ebb and flow similar clue |
| 4 | TIDES | 5 | They ebb and flow similar clue |
| 5 | TIDE | 4 | Ocean's ebb and flow similar clue |
The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Ebb Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Ebb crossword clue?
ABATE is the 5-letter answer to the “Ebb” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Ebb crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of July 20, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.
What are other possible answers to the Ebb crossword clue?
Other puzzles used RECEDE for this clue. Similar clues were answered with OCEANTIDES (“They ebb and flow”), TIDES (“They ebb and flow”), TIDE (“Ocean's ebb and flow”).