The Clue
Uncomplicated (5 letter answer)
The Answer
EASED
Tags
Notes
The answer EASED is seen frequently, appearing about once every 150 puzzles.
Related Clues
Allayed
Alleviated
Buffered
Comforted
Facilitated
Lightened
Mitigated
Relaxed
Relieved
Softened
Lessened, as pain
Let up
Lightened or lessened
Lightened (up)
Made bearable
Made smooth
Moved gently
Moved smoothly
Paved the way
___ up (relented)
Moved very carefully
Slowly merged (into)
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