| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| PARED | Gradually trimmed (down) |
| PARED | Trimmed down |
| LEAN | Trimmed down |
| PARED | Trimmed (down) |
| ERODE | Gradually break down |
| ERODE | Gradually wear down |
| TAPER | Gradually narrow down |
| ERODED | Gradually wore down |
| CHIPPEDAWAYAT | Wore down gradually |
| ERODE | Wear down gradually |
| TAPER | Slim down gradually |
| PARE | Decrease gradually, with "down" |
| PARE | Decrease gradually (with "down") |
| PARE | Gradually reduce (with "down") |
| DIES | Subsides gradually (with "down") |
| PARE | Gradually reduce, with "down" |
| WHITTLE | Reduce gradually, with "down" |
| RATCHETED | Decreased gradually, with "down" |
