Lessen, as fears Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, March 20, 2019 · 54-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between July 2010 and March 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 20, 2019 · 54-Across · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
lessen the intensity of or calm; "The news eased my conscience"; "still the fears"
verb
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