The Clue
Facilitated (5 letter answer)
The Answer
EASED
Tags
Notes
The answer EASED is seen frequently, appearing about once every 150 puzzles.
Related Clues
Abated
Alleviated
Buffered
Comforted
Lightened
Mitigated
Relaxed
Relieved
Slackened
Smoothed
Gave relief
Lessened, as pain
Let up
Let up on
Lightened (up)
Moved carefully
Moved gently
Paved the way
Slacked off
Soothed or smoothed
___ up (relented)
Made less rigorous
Moved very carefully
Slowly merged (into)
Provided with a curved joint, in architecture
Definition
EASE as a verb:
1. move gently or carefully; "He eased himself into the chair"
2. (comfort, ease) = lessen pain or discomfort; alleviate; "ease the pain in your legs"
3. (facilitate, ease, alleviate) = make easier; "you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge"
4. (still, allay, relieve, ease) = lessen the intensity of or calm; "The news eased my conscience"; "still the fears"
EASED as an adjective:
1. (alleviated, eased, relieved) = (of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear