The Clue
Calms (5 letter answer)
The Answer
TAMES
Tags
Notes
The answer TAMES is uncommon, appearing about once every 400 puzzles.
Related Clues
Makes the wild mild
Gets under control
Tones down
Breaks, in a way
Becomes docile
Emulates Petruchio
Makes less unruly
Subdues a shrew
Domesticates
Harnesses
Breaks at the ranch
Gentles
Makes manageable
Softens
Breaks, as a horse
Breaks
Subdues
Definition
TAME as a verb:
1. (tame, chasten, subdue) = correct by punishment or discipline
2. (tone down, moderate, tame) = make less strong or intense; soften; "Tone down that aggressive letter"; "The author finally tamed some of his potentially offensive statements"
3. (domesticate, cultivate, naturalize, naturalise, tame) = adapt (a wild plant or unclaimed land) to the environment; "domesticate oats"; "tame the soil"
4. (domesticate, domesticize, domesticise, reclaim, tame) = overcome the wildness of; make docile and tractable; "He tames lions for the circus"; "reclaim falcons"
5. (domesticate, tame) = make fit for cultivation, domestic life, and service to humans; "The horse was domesticated a long time ago"; "The wolf was tamed and evolved into the house dog"