The Clue
Relaxes, with "down" (5 letter answer)
The Answer
COOLS
Tags
Notes
The answer COOLS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 700 puzzles.
Related Clues
Chills
Fans
Refrigerates
Air-conditions
Becomes indifferent
Loses ardor
Loses enthusiasm
Loses heat
Puts on ice
Slows down
Tones down
Becomes less enthusiastic
Becomes less friendly
Sits on a windowsill, say
Lets off some steam
Definition
COOL as a noun:
1. the quality of being at a refreshingly low temperature; "the cool of early morning"
2. (aplomb, assuredness, cool, poise, sang-froid) = great coolness and composure under strain; "keep your cool"
COOL as a verb:
1. (cool, chill, cool down) = make cool or cooler; "Chill the food"
2. (cool, chill, cool down) = loose heat; "The air cooled considerably after the thunderstorm"
3. (cool, cool off, cool down) = lose intensity; "His enthusiasm cooled considerably"