Reviewed crossword explanation · 6 letters

Made less sharp crossword clue

Editorially reviewed August 18, 2026

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Meaning cue

The answer can describe a blade, sound, or sensation that lost intensity.

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Answer

DULLED

Why it fits

Dulled is the past-tense form that directly describes something made less sharp, whether an edge, sound, or sensation.

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What narrows the clue

“Made” puts both the clue and answer in the past tense.

Answer meaning

Made blunt, less intense, or less clear.

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