Ease Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, April 8, 2023 · 27-Down
Appeared in 23 New York Times Crosswords between January 1994 and April 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 8, 2023 · 27-Down · 5 letters
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lessen the intensity of or calm; "The news eased my conscience"; "still the fears"
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