Reduce crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with L and has 6 letters.
LESSEN — the 6-letter solution to “Reduce”, entered at 9 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for October 28, 2021.
About this clue
“Reduce” appeared as 9 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on October 28, 2021, and the answer is 6 letters long. We have tracked this clue 4 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on September 9, 2025.
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What is the answer to “Reduce”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, October 28, 2021, the answer to “Reduce” is LESSEN — 6 letters, entered at 9 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Reduce” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been LESSEN, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 6 letters and starts with L.
Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?
No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.