What full moons gradually do (4)

I believe the answer is:

wane

(Other definitions for wane that I've seen before include "Anew (anag.)" , "Atrophy" , "Dwindle" , "Appearing to decrease in size, the moon say" , "Decline or go down" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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