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Let off the gas, with "up" (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

ease

(Other definitions for ease that I've seen before include "Reduce (pain)" , "Make less severe, comfort" , "Freedom from worries" , "Comfort and repose" , "Comfort and naturalness" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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