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The Clue
Make less severe (8 letter answer)
The Answer
MITIGATE
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Notes
The answer MITIGATE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
MITIGATE as a verb:
1. (extenuate, palliate, mitigate) = lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of; "The circumstances extenuate the crime"
2. make less severe or harsh; "mitigating circumstances"