Step down crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with A and has 6 letters.

ALIGHT

ALIGHT — the 6-letter solution to “Step down”, entered at 34 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for December 28, 2022.

About this clue

“Step down” appeared as 34 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on December 28, 2022, and the answer is 6 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on October 1, 2025.

Letters
6
Position
34 Across
Times seen
3

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Step down”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Wednesday, December 28, 2022, the answer to “Step down” is ALIGHT — 6 letters, entered at 34 Across.

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 “Step down” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been ALIGHT, but always check the letter count against your grid.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 6 letters and starts with A.

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.