Get smaller, as the moon (4)

I believe the answer is:

wane

(Other definitions for wane that I've seen before include "Decrease (like the moon)" , "Anew (anag.)" , "Subside; lessen" , "Gradual decline, of the moon say" , "Grow smaller like the moon" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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