The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word EASING which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1960.
Lessening strain crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EASING | 100 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Lessening strain
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- easing
- relaxation
- abatement
- abating
- alleviation
- attenuation
- clip
- coarctation
- degeneration
- depreciation
- detente
- dilution
Crossword Answer definitions
EASING verb- To free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc.
- To alleviate, assuage or lessen (pain).
- To give respite to (someone).
- To loosen or slacken the tension on a line.
- To reduce the difficulty of (something).
- To move (something) slowly and carefully.
- To lessen in severity.
- To proceed with little effort.
- The act by which something is eased.
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