The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word EASES which also is the latest solution we found used in USA Today in 2019.
Makes less severe crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EASES | 50 % | 5 |
| MITIGATES | 50 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Makes less severe
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- relax
- mitigate
- moderate
- relaxed
- relaxing
- relent
- commute
- softened
- loosen
- modify
- light
- assuage
Crossword Answer definitions
EASES 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.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result EASES
- Lets up
- Relaxes
- Comforts
- Inches along
- Removes an obstruction
- Smoothes the way
- Softens the blow
- Assuages
- Soothes
- Lightens up