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Lightens (up) (5)

Ross

I think it could be either:

eases

pales

'lightens up' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for eases that I've seen before include "Assuages or slackens" , "Softens" , "Moves carefully" , "Relieves, lightens" , "Makes more comfortable" .)

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