Around pole, tent pitched in sand on vacation became less level (9)
I believe the answer is:
steepened
'became less level' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both related to change as well as being past participle verbs.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Another definition for steepened that I've seen is " Became more inclined".)
I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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