“Taper off”
This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| ABATE | 5 | 3 of 4 |
| WANE | 4 | 1 of 4 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Taper off” ran in the Newsday Crossword on December 24, 2025 as Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the Newsday Crossword page for December 24, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Taper off” clue?+
The answer is ABATE (5 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of December 24, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 4 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on December 24, 2025.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for December 24, 2025, or browse every date on the Newsday Crossword hub.