Answer: eases

AnswerCrossword Clue
EASES

Relieves

EASES

Softens the blow

EASES

Lets up

EASES
Relaxes
EASES
Comforts
EASESInches along
EASESRemoves an obstruction
EASESSmoothes the way
EASESAssuages
EASESSoothes
EASESGoes effortlessly
EASESAbates a bit
EASESSupplies pillows, maybe
EASESAlleviates
EASESPalliates
EASESMitigates, as pain
EASESFacilitates
EASESLets (up)
EASESMakes more bearable
EASESLoosens up
EASESReduces
EASESReduces, as pressure
EASESLightens
EASESMoves gingerly
EASESSimplifies
EASESMakes less difficult
EASESMitigates
EASESMoves gently
EASESSmooths
EASESAbates
EASESLessens, as pain
EASESUncomplicates
EASESAllays
EASESMakes tolerable
EASESMoves carefully
EASESBacks off, with "up"
EASESLightens, as a burden
EASESModerates
EASESLessens
EASESSmooths the way