| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| EASE | Apply less pressure (with "up") |
| EASE | Apply less pressure, with "up" |
| EASES | Applies less pressure, with "up" |
| EASES | Applies less pressure (with "up") |
| LEAN | Apply pressure to, with "on" |
| LOOSEN | Become less strict, with "up" |
| SOBERS | Becomes less high, with "up" |
| SOBERS | Becomes less drunk (with "up") |
| WISED | Became less reckless, say, with "up" |
