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Makes Less Tense Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 139 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
RELAXES which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RELAXES
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "RELAXES" which means:
- verb
- • Become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
- • Make less taut
- • Become loose or looser or less tight
- • Cause to feel relaxed
- • Become less tense, less formal, or less restrained, and assume a friendlier manner
- • Make less severe or strict
- • Become less severe or strict
- • Make less active or fast
An example sentence would be:
- • "He relaxes by taking long walks on the beach."
- • "She relaxes in the evenings by reading a book."
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| The Guardian Quick15 Dec 2006 | Down 2 | |
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