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“*Lessens in intensity”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “*Lessens in intensity”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Friday, September 19, 2025 puzzle.

Published · Across · 9 letters

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Letters 9
First letter M
Last letter S
M ? ? ? ? ? ? ? S

A 9-letter across entry from the Friday puzzle

The Answer

M I T I G A T E S

The answer to “*Lessens in intensity” is MITIGATES

Letters 9
Direction Across
Published Sep 19, 2025

Letter analysis: the 9-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 7 of 9 positions
Vowels 4 44% of word
Consonants 5 non-vowels
First letter M starts with

The clue “*Lessens in intensity” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, September 19, 2025 as a across entry. The verified answer is MITIGATES — a 9-letter word that begins with M and ends with S.

This answer contains 4 vowels and 5 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 “*Lessens in intensity”

What is the answer to “*Lessens in intensity” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is MITIGATES — a 9-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Friday, September 19, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “*Lessens in intensity”?

The answer MITIGATES contains 9 letters.

Was “*Lessens in intensity” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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