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5 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 15, 2005 · 39-Down

Appeared in 8 New York Times Crosswords between April 1994 and May 2005.

Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 15, 2005 · 39-Down · 5 letters

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(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

adjective

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  • SPELLED7 letters
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    Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between April 1994 and September 1997.
  • SOLACED7 letters
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    Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, April 15, 2001.
  • LOOSENED8 letters
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    Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, January 30, 2000.

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