The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PALLIATIVE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1969.
Giving temporary relief crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PALLIATIVE | 100 % | 10 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Giving temporary relief
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- palliative
- reprieve
- respite
- lift
- solace
- luft
- nasal decongestant
- extent
- cool
- comfort
- consolation
- comfortable
Crossword Answer definitions
PALLIATIVE noun- Something that palliates, particularly a palliative medicine.
- Serving to palliate; serving to extenuate or mitigate.
- Minimising the progression of a disease and relieving undesirable symptoms for as long as possible, rather than attempting to cure the (usually incurable) disease.
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