Deaden, as a musical string Crossword Clue

Today's (20 April 2019) crossword provided to us by L.A. Times Daily and the clue is "Deaden, as a musical string".
The right answer or rather the best answer listed below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Deaden, as a musical string" leads to the answer "DAMP." Here's the explanation for this connection:

• Deaden: In the context of music, to "deaden" a string means to reduce the vibrant sound it produces by adding moisture or putting something on it to mute the sound.
• As a Musical String: This part of the clue specifies that the action of deadening is specifically related to a musical instrument's string.
• Link to "DAMP": The word "DAMP" perfectly fits the clue because when a musical string is dampened, it loses its resonance and vibrancy due to the added moisture or material, leading to a quieter or less clear sound.

Therefore, the answer "DAMP" aligns with the clue "Deaden, as a musical string" as it accurately describes the act of reducing the sound produced by a musical string by adding moisture or using a muting technique.

Definition of "DAMP"

slightly wet

Example :

her hair was still damp from the shower

damp November evenings

the house reeked of mould and damp

 The Crossword clue "Deaden, as a musical string" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
L.A. Times Daily	20 April 2019	DAMP