The crossword solutions for the term 'reduce in rank' are RELEGATE (8 letters), DEMOTE (6 letters), DOWNGRADE (9 letters), Disrate (7 letters), and DEGRADE (7 letters). All of these terms refer to a decrease in rank or status, usually within an organization or hierarchy. RELEGATE and DEMOTE refer to a transfer of rank or status, while DOWNGRADE and disrate refer to a decrease in rank or status without a transfer. DEGRADE is a general term that can refer to either a transfer or a decrease in rank or status.