This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, January 5, 2026 (42 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
Answer length: 3 squares
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EBB as a word: (intransitive) to flow back or recede; (intransitive) to fall away or decline.
EBB has been an answer 6 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since December 15, 2025.
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