Crossword clue
“Taper off”
This clue appeared as Across in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, October 9, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 4 times
ABATELetters5
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels3
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 October 9, 2026 as Across. 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 October 9, 2026, 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 October 9, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 4 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on October 9, 2026.
How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for October 9, 2026, or browse every date on the Newsday Crossword hub.