The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CATHARTIC which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2006.
Effecting a release crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters | 
|---|---|---|
| CATHARTIC | 100 % | 9 | 
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Effecting a release
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- cathartic
 - conveyance
 - assignment
 - transfer
 - deflate
 - art
 - electrode
 - instrument
 - mak
 - make
 - manner
 - mediate
 
Crossword Answer definitions
CATHARTIC noun- A laxative.
 
- Purgative; inducing (mental or physical) catharsis
 - That releases emotional tension, especially after an overwhelming experience
 
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