Crossword answer
WANES
5 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 3 appearances · Last seen Newsday, April 5, 2026
Letter pattern
WANES
Clues that lead to WANES
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Tapers off5NewsdayApr 5, 2026
Declines5Eugene ShefferDec 31, 2025
Grows dim, say5Daily ThemedSep 4, 2021
About WANES in crosswords
WANES is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 3 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Tapers off” in the Newsday crossword on April 5, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
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BEARDWhiskers
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Every appearance of WANES (3)
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Apr 5, 2026
Tapers off · Newsday · Down
Dec 31, 2025
Declines · Eugene Sheffer · 23 Down
Sep 4, 2021
Grows dim, say · Daily Themed · 22 Across