Lessen - Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Lessen?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Lessen is ABE. Other possible answers include ABATE, ALLEVIATE, ASSUAGE, DECREASE, DIMINISH, DWINDLE, REDUCE.

Q: How many solutions are there for Lessen?

We have found 8 possible answers for the crossword clue Lessen.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Lessen?

Clues like Lessen often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sunday Times, The Times Quick Cryptic, The Guardian Quiptic, Sunday People, The Guardian Quick, among others.

Crossword Clue Last Updated: 16/05/2026

Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Lessen.

5 letter answer(s) to lessen

ABATE

become less in amount or intensity; "The storm abated"; "The rain let up after a few hours"
make less active or intense

3 letter answer(s) to lessen

ABE

9 letter answer(s) to lessen

ALLEVIATE

make easier; "you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge"
provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches"

7 letter answer(s) to lessen

ASSUAGE

provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches"
satisfy (thirst); "The cold water quenched his thirst"
soothe

DWINDLE

become smaller or lose substance; "Her savings dwindled down"
peter out

8 letter answer(s) to lessen

DECREASE

a change downward; "there was a decrease in his temperature as the fever subsided"; "there was a sharp drop-off in sales"
a process of becoming smaller or shorter
decrease in size, extent, or range;
Diminish
make smaller; "
the act of decreasing or reducing something
the amount by which something decreases
to get smaller

DIMINISH

decrease in size, extent, or range;
Gradually recede
Grow smaller
Lessen
lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of; "don't belittle your colleagues"

6 letter answer(s) to lessen

REDUCE

be cooked until very little liquid is left; "The sauce should reduce to one cup"
be the essential element; "The proposal boils down to a compromise"
bring to humbler or weaker state or condition; "He reduced the population to slavery"
cook until very little liquid is left; "The cook reduced the sauce by boiling it for a long time"
cut down on; make a reduction in; "reduce your daily fat intake"; "The employer wants to cut back health benefits"
destress and thus weaken a sound when pronouncing it
lessen and make more modest; "reduce one's standard of living"
lessen the strength or flavor of a solution or mixture; "cut bourbon"
lower in grade or rank or force somebody into an undignified situation; "She reduced her niece to a servant"
make less complex; "reduce a problem to a single question"
make smaller; "reduce an image"
narrow or limit; "reduce the influx of foreigners"

Frequently asked questions about ‘Lessen’

What's the best solution for Lessen?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Lessen is ABE. Other possible answers include ABATE, ALLEVIATE, ASSUAGE, DECREASE, DIMINISH, DWINDLE, REDUCE.

How many solutions are there for Lessen?

We have found 8 possible answers for the crossword clue Lessen.

Which crosswords feature clues like Lessen?

Clues like Lessen often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sunday Times, The Times Quick Cryptic, The Guardian Quiptic, Sunday People, The Guardian Quick, among others.

Clue	Answers
Cut	39
Diminish	13
Decline	12
Trim	12
Quiet	11
Soothe	10
Drop off	9
Let up	9
Shrink	9
Temper	9
Ease	8
Weaken	8
Contract	6
Go down	6
Moderate	6
Relieve	6
Decrease	5
Fall off	5
Make better	5
Mollify	5
Presidential nickname	5
White House nickname	5
Alleviate	4
Assuage	4
Dwindle	4
Ease up	4
Old White House nickname	4
Salve	4
Slacken	4
Subside	4
9 across	3
Become smaller	3
Lose intensity	3
Taper off	3
Truncate	3
Become less intense	2
Copper head?	2
Die down	2
Honest one	2
Make less severe	2
Make smaller	2
Onetime White House nickn	2
Peter out	2
Reduction	2
Satisfy (a desire)	2
"Honest" man	1
"Honest" one	1
"Honest" President	1
"Honest" prez	1
"The Simpsons" grampa	1

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