Diminished, like the moon Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Diminished, like the moon” from the USA Today crossword of October 8, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
USA TODAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026
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WANED is the answer to “Diminished, like the moon”. It means to decrease in size or extent.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To decrease in size or extent.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ADNWE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Abated”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Diminished, like the moon”?
WANED, 5 letters: to decrease in size or extent.
When was “Diminished, like the moon” last seen in a crossword?
In the USA Today crossword of October 8, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with W.