| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ABATING | Lessening |
| ABATING | Lessening. |
| EASING | Lessening strain. |
| AWANE | Abating; lessening. |
| LETUP | Lessening of effort. |
| FENDER | Shock-lessening device |
| DETENTE | Certain lessening of tension |
| PSIOFRELIEF | Greek's lessening of anxiety? |
| PLACEBOEFFECT | Lessening of symptoms, at times |
