The term 'play down' can be defined as to make something seem less important or to MINIMIZE its significance. The crossword solutions for this term are 'BELITTLE' (8 letters), 'MINIMIZE' (8 letters), 'glossover' (9 letters), 'softpedal' (9 letters), and 'Iremembermama' (13 letters). BELITTLE means to speak of someone or something in a disparaging way, while MINIMIZE means to reduce something to the smallest possible amount or degree. Glossover is a term used to describe a situation in which a problem or issue is ignored or glossed over. Softpedal is an expression used to describe the act of moderating one's opinion or approach to a situation. Finally, Iremembermama is a phrase used to describe someone who is very conservative or traditional in their views.