Break off gradually Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Break off gradually” from the New York Times crossword of August 12, 2026? It has 4 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, AUGUST 12, 2026
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WEAN is the answer to “Break off gradually”. It means to withhold mother's milk from and substitute other nourishment.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To withhold mother's milk from and substitute other nourishment.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: EWNA.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Withdraw (from)”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Break off gradually”?
WEAN, 4 letters: to withhold mother's milk from and substitute other nourishment.
When was “Break off gradually” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of August 12, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
4 letters, starting with W.