Soften, as lights — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the May 19 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
DIM
3 letters
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Like the lighting in a bar, commonly
DIM
3
Like a candlelit room
DIM
3
Scarcely lit
DIM
3
Low headlight setting
DIM
3
___-witted (silly)
DIM
3
___ sum (Chinese dish)
DIM
3
Not too bright
DIM
3
Like the setting for mood lighting, usually
DIM
3
Like the light from a candle
DIM
3
Hard to read by, as light
DIM
3
Not too bright
DIM
3
Like a dying bulb
DIM
3
Defrost, as meat before cooking
THAW
4
"That's ___, folks!"
ALL
3
___ Ness Monster, affectionately called "Nessie"
LOCH
4
December 24th and 31st, for two
EVES
4
Cow's bellow
MOO
3
E. ___, intestine-dwelling bacteria (anagram of "loci")
COLI
4
"Half" prefix used with "circle"
SEMI
4
Clip-___ (earrings that don't need a piercing)
ONS
3
Go-___ (reliable options)
TOS
3
___ County SC, soccer team that shares its name with the color of Fanta, known for players like Colin Shutler and Ryan Doghman
ORANGE
6
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