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“Decreased gradually”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Decreased gradually”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Monday, January 26, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Down · 5 letters

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Letters 5
First letter W
Last letter D
W ? ? ? D

A 5-letter down entry from the Monday puzzle

The Answer

W A N E D

The answer to “Decreased gradually” is WANED

Letters 5
Direction Down
Published Jan 26, 2026

Letter analysis: the 5-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 5 of 5 positions
Vowels 2 40% of word
Consonants 3 non-vowels
First letter W starts with

The clue “Decreased gradually” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Monday, January 26, 2026 as a down entry. The verified answer is WANED — a 5-letter word that begins with W and ends with D.

This answer contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Decreased gradually”

What is the answer to “Decreased gradually” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is WANED — a 5-letter word that appeared as a down entry on Monday, January 26, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Decreased gradually”?

The answer WANED contains 5 letters.

Was “Decreased gradually” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Down entry.

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