LA Times Crossword · 21-Across · 7 letters
Began gradually LA Times Crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 1, 2026
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Phrase cue
Use a seven-letter two-word phrase meaning entered slowly.
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Answer
Why these words complete it
EASEDIN is the seven-letter grid form of “eased in.” The phrase describes starting gradually, with its space omitted in the entry.
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The past-tense clue calls for a past-tense two-word phrase indicating a gentle start.
What the completed phrase means
Eased in means began or entered slowly and gradually rather than abruptly.
Where this clue appeared
21-Across in LA Times Crossword puzzle for September 1, 2026.
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