Crossword answer
SHRANK
6 letters · Used for 9 different clues · 10 appearances · Last seen New York Times, August 23, 2026
Letter pattern
SHRANK
Clues that lead to SHRANK
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Got tinier6New York TimesAug 23, 2026
Got smaller in the dryer, say6Daily ThemedAug 13, 2026
Recoiled (6)6The SunJul 11, 2026
Contracted quietly, leading to row (6)6The SunJul 11, 2026
Went from large to small, as clothes after a wash6Daily ThemedMay 2, 2026
Withdrew bad shot around river (6)6The SunMar 31, 2026
Became smaller in size (6)6The SunMar 31, 2026
Was clearly reluctant to, which diminished one in stature6Evening StandardNov 10, 2023
Got smaller, as in the dryer6Daily ThemedNov 17, 2022
About SHRANK in crosswords
SHRANK is a 6-letter answer that has appeared 10 times in our database across 9 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Got tinier” in the New York Times crossword on August 23, 2026.
Other 6-letter answers
PAPERSSome desktop clutter
SHOVELDig up dirt, say
ANIMALKid's cookie shape
INDENTSet right?
ENABLEEmpower
REFORMImprove
RHYMESNursery ___ ("Georgie Porgie" and "Humpty Dumpty," for two)
LEADER__ of the pack
PLUMPSShows preference for the soft chunks
ERRANTOff-target
OSIRISGreen Egyptian god
SLEEPYDrowsy
FANFICSome unofficial sequels, informally
ENCASEPlace in a crate
Every appearance of SHRANK (10)
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Aug 23, 2026
Got tinier · New York Times · 28 Down
Aug 13, 2026
Got smaller in the dryer, say · Daily Themed · 35 Down
Jul 11, 2026
Recoiled (6) · The Sun · 17 Down
Jul 11, 2026
Contracted quietly, leading to row (6) · The Sun · 17 Down
May 2, 2026
Went from large to small, as clothes after a wash · Daily Themed · 38 Across
Mar 31, 2026
Became smaller in size (6) · The Sun · 14 Across
Mar 31, 2026
Withdrew bad shot around river (6) · The Sun · 14 Across
Nov 10, 2023
Was clearly reluctant to, which diminished one in stature · Evening Standard · 31 Across
Nov 17, 2022
Got smaller, as in the dryer · Daily Themed · 12 Down
Nov 23, 2018
Was clearly reluctant to, which diminished one in stature · Evening Standard · 31 Across