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EBBED
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NYT Crossword - October 1 2025
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EBBED
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WSJ Crossword - July 9 2025
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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Receded" is EBBED.
The word 'ebbed' refers to the movement of the tide as it flows back out to sea, which is a form of receding. In this context, 'receded' is a synonym for the process of moving backward or diminishing, just like the tide does during an ebb.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Crossword on October 01, 2025.
Ebb means to recede or diminish, often used to describe the movement of the tide going out.
Diminished, Lessened, eased off, Receded, as the tide, Flowed out, Abated, subsided
The answer to “Receded” in the New York Times puzzle October 1 2025 is EBBED. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.
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