Lessens in difficulty (5)

I believe the answer is:

eases

(Other definitions for eases that I've seen before include "Relieves, loosens" , "Borders, margins" , "Alleviates, relieves" , "Lessens tensions" , "Calms" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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