What is the answer to "Die down" in the WSJ Crossword?

The answer to the WSJ Crossword clue "Die down" is ABATE (5 letters).

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Die down WSJ Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the May 8, 2026 puzzle

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Answer

ABATE

5 letters · Across · last seen May 8, 2026

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