Crossword answer
DECREASE
8 letters · Used for 6 different clues · 10 appearances · Last seen The Independent, August 18, 2026
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DECREASE
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DECREASE is a 8-letter answer that has appeared 10 times in our database across 6 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Reduction” in the The Independent crossword on August 18, 2026.
Other 8-letter answers
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Every appearance of DECREASE (10)
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Aug 18, 2026
Reduction · The Independent · 11 Down
Aug 11, 2026
Diminish · Daily Express · 18 Across
Mar 24, 2026
Do less ironing · Evening Standard · 32 Across
Mar 22, 2026
Reduce · Daily Express · 1 Down
Dec 26, 2024
Reduction · The Independent · 1 Down
May 5, 2023
Press for less pay? · Evening Standard · 3 Down
Mar 16, 2022
Diminish · Evening Standard · 32 Across
Nov 3, 2021
Do the ironing, but cut down the quantity · Evening Standard · 32 Across
Dec 16, 2020
Do less ironing · Evening Standard · 32 Across
Jun 1, 2018
Press for less pay? · Evening Standard · 3 Down