Slackens, as rain (6)
I believe the answer is:
abates
(Other definitions for abates that I've seen before include "Diminishes" , "Becomes less severe or strong" , "Calms down a" , "Subsides" , "moderates" .)
I believe the answer is:
abates
(Other definitions for abates that I've seen before include "Diminishes" , "Becomes less severe or strong" , "Calms down a" , "Subsides" , "moderates" .)