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Add Humour To Difficult Situation Heading Off Doom Almost Entirely Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
LIGHTEN which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LIGHTEN
Updated: January 31, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LIGHTEN" which means:
- verb
- • Make more cheerful
- • Reduce the weight on; make lighter
- • Become more cheerful
- • Make more cheerful through the use of color
- • Become lighter
- • Alleviate or remove (pressure or stress) or make less oppressive
An example sentence would be:
- • "She tried to lighten the atmosphere by telling a joke."
- • "Adding cream is a great way to lighten your coffee."
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| Telegraph Toughie01 Feb 2024 | Down 3 | |
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