Goes gently to the bottom

I believe the answer is:

settles

(Other definitions for settles that I've seen before include "Comes to rest" , "Resolves" , "Long wooden benches with backs" , "furniture" , "Pays the bill" .)

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

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