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The Clue

Mitigate (7 letter answer)

The Answer

ASSUAGE

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Notes

The answer ASSUAGE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1100 puzzles.

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Definition

ASSUAGE as a verb:

1. (pacify, lenify, conciliate, assuage, appease, mollify, placate, gentle, gruntle) = cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of; "She managed to mollify the angry customer"
2. (quench, slake, allay, assuage) = satisfy (thirst); "The cold water quenched his thirst"
3. (relieve, alleviate, palliate, assuage) = provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches"