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The word "decimate" initially meant to reduce something by a factor of this – Crossword Clue
The answer to the crossword clue “The word "decimate" initially meant to reduce something by a factor of this” is TEN (3 letters). Most recently TEN, in the NYT Mini on July 27, 2026.
| Answer | Letters | Pattern |
|---|---|---|
| TEN | 3 | T__ |
What TEN means
- adjectivebeing one more than nine
- nounthe cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
- nounone of four playing cards in a deck with ten pips on the face
Where this clue appeared
| Date | Puzzle | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 | NYT Mini 4D | TEN |
Other clues for TEN
- Highest tile value in Scrabble
- V : five :: X : ___
- Number of lords a-leaping
- X, in Roman numerals
- Card that makes a blackjack with 1-Across
- Highest point value for a Scrabble tile
- Sum of the first four positive integers
- Number of bowling pins
- This clue, doubled
- Point value for "J" in Words With Friends (but not Scrabble)
- Low card in a royal flush
- Yards needed for a first down
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FAQ
What is the answer to “The word "decimate" initially meant to reduce something by a factor of this”?
TEN (3 letters). Most recently TEN, on July 27, 2026 in the NYT Mini.
How many letters is the answer to “The word "decimate" initially meant to reduce something by a factor of this”?
3 letters, starting with T (T__).