Crossword Clue:

to sink gradually

AnswerCrossword Clue
PUTTSAttempts to sink
SETTLESink to the bottom
DESPAIRBad thing to sink into
MEATYEnough to sink one's teeth into
QUICKSANDIt takes time to sink in
GROWONGradually appeal to
TAPERGradually decrease to a point