Crossword clues for the word: DEFLATES The word DEFLATES has appeared as an answer to at least 5 crossword clues on different crossword puzzles. Crossword clues for DEFLATES Showing 1 to 5 of 5 results Clue(s) "Cuts down to size, as an ego" Flattens because of a puncture Lets the air out of One of The Stones retires over off-key note - it knocks the stuffing out of them! Punctures one's balloon.