Assuages, eases (6)
I believe the answer is:
allays
I believe this is a double definition.
'assuages' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'eases' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
(Other definitions for allays that I've seen before include "Assuages, eases" , "Diminishes or puts at rest" , "Soothes, eases" , "Calms" , "Puts at rest, say fears" .)