Crossword answer
LESSEN
6 letters · Used for 7 different clues · 20 appearances · Last seen The Independent, July 16, 2026
Letter pattern
LESSEN
Clues that lead to LESSEN
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Diminish6The IndependentJul 16, 2026
Abridge sermon for radio6The IndependentMar 31, 2026
Abate6Eugene ShefferMar 5, 2026
Diminish what's left at Big Bertha's place6Evening StandardJan 29, 2026
Decrease6Evening StandardJul 4, 2025
Reduce6NewsdayMay 26, 2025
Make fewer points6Evening StandardJul 23, 2024
About LESSEN in crosswords
LESSEN is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 20 times in our database across 7 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Diminish” in the The Independent crossword on July 16, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
STAPESSmall strips in small bone (6)
DEPARTGo and tread unwarily around the pierhead
HERALDProclaim (6)
FLIGHTPlane journey
OXYGENElement in water
KEYFOBAuto unlocker, of a sort
MARACAInstrument associated with beans and salsa?
MATRONHousemother
SHOVELSnow-removal tool
GETMADSteam
FASTERQuicker to make a fatheaded bloomer
STEERSTakes the helm
COVERTBeing secretive, finished in court
KICKINTake effect (Informal)
Every appearance of LESSEN (20)
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Jul 16, 2026
Diminish · The Independent · 14 Across
Jul 12, 2026
Diminish · Daily Express · 17 Down
May 20, 2026
Diminish · The Independent · 1 Down
Apr 12, 2026
Diminish · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Mar 31, 2026
Abridge sermon for radio · The Independent · 6 Down
Mar 5, 2026
Abate · Eugene Sheffer · 42 Across
Jan 29, 2026
Diminish what's left at Big Bertha's place · Evening Standard · 9 Down
Oct 28, 2025
Diminish · The Independent · 5 Down
Jul 4, 2025
Decrease · Evening Standard · 33 Across
May 26, 2025
Reduce · Newsday · Down
Apr 6, 2025
Diminish · Newsday · Down
Aug 28, 2024
Diminish · The Independent · 12 Down
Jul 23, 2024
Make fewer points · Evening Standard · 33 Across
Nov 28, 2023
Diminish · Evening Standard · 8 Across
Jan 31, 2022
Diminish · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Dec 20, 2021
Diminish · Evening Standard · 7 Down
Oct 27, 2020
Diminish · Evening Standard · 25 Down
Sep 24, 2020
Diminish what’s left at Big Bertha’s place · Evening Standard · 9 Down
Apr 29, 2019
Decrease · Evening Standard · 33 Across
May 2, 2018
Make fewer points · Evening Standard · 33 Across