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___ off (lessen gradually) (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

taper

(Other definitions for taper that I've seen before include "One might record" , "He records" , "Gradually become thinner" , "Thin wick" , "Wax light; narrow" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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