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verb • lessen the intensity of or calm • satisfy (thirst) | ||||||||
| 20% | 7 | Soften, as fears | ||||||
verb • cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of • satisfy (thirst) • provide physical relief, as from pain | ||||||||
| 20% | 9 | One who fears foreigners | ||||||
noun • One who fears that which is unknown; one who fears people who are different from oneself, especially foreigners. | ||||||||
Lessen As Fears Crossword Clue
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ALLAY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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ALLAY
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times20 Mar 2019 | Across 54 | |
| New York Times07 Jul 2010 | Across 49 | |
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