| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| DETENTE | Relaxation of hostilities |
| ITSWAR | Declaration of hostilities |
| THAW | Easing of hostilities |
| CEASEFIRE | Suspension of hostilities |
| TRUCE | End of hostilities. |
| TRUCE | Cessation of hostilities |
| TRUCE | Suspension of hostilities |
| THAWS | Cessations of hostilities |
| CRIMEANWAR | Hostilities of 1854-56. |
| ISWAR | "This ..." (declaration of hostilities) |
| TOPEACE | "Let's toast the end of hostilities!" |
