Reviewed crossword explanation · 6 letters
Made less sharp crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 18, 2026
Answer
DULLED
Why DULLED fits
Dulled is the past-tense form that directly describes something made less sharp, whether an edge, sound, or sensation.
Clue signal
“Made” puts both the clue and answer in the past tense.
DULLED meaning
Made blunt, less intense, or less clear.
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