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Lessen As Fears Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 124 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ALLAY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ALLAY
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ALLAY" which means:
- verb
- • Lessen the intensity of or calm
- • Satisfy (thirst) noun
- • Alleviation; abatement; check.
- • An alloy.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He tried to allay her fears by reassuring her that everything would be okay."
- • "The doctor prescribed medication to allay the patient's symptoms."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times20 Mar 2019 | Across 54 | |
| New York Times07 Jul 2010 | Across 49 | |
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