The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word EASES , but the solution may also be ASSUAGES which is one of the most recent solution (2016 in Chronicle of Higher Education).
Mitigates crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EASES | 72 % | 5 |
| ALLAYS | 10 % | 6 |
| ASSUAGES | 8 % | 8 |
| RELIEVES | 5 % | 8 |
| SOOTHES | 3 % | 7 |
| EXTENUATES | 3 % | 10 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Mitigates
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- extenuate
- palliate
- alleviates
- ameliorates
- attenuates
- dampens
- decreases
- diminishes
- eases
- lessens
- limits
- lowers
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
More clues leading to the result ALLAYS
- Soothes
- Relieves, as hunger
- Mitigates
- Eases
- Quiets
- Soothes, as fear
- Relieves, as fear
- Eases, as concerns
- Puts to rest
- Eases, as fears
More clues leading to the result ASSUAGES
More clues leading to the result RELIEVES
- Palliates
- Takes over for
- Frees from anxiety.
- Gives aid to.
- Mitigates
- Salves
- Exempts
- Takes over for, on the pitching mound
More clues leading to the result SOOTHES
- Mollifies
- Rubs the right way
- Placates
- Gives comfort to
- Mitigates.
- Brings composure.
- Calms
- Palliates
- Applies a salve to
- Pacifies