Answer:

relieves

Answer	Crossword Clue
RELIEVES	Palliates
RELIEVES	Takes over for
RELIEVES	Frees from anxiety.

RELIEVES	Gives aid to.
RELIEVES	Mitigates
RELIEVES	Exempts
RELIEVES	Salves

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.