Abated (5)

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eased

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(Other definitions for eased that I've seen before include "Allievated" , "became less tight" , "Slowed down" , "Lessened, pain or discomfort, say" , "Oiled" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate and the Sydney Morning Herald.

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