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Placates, mollifies (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

appeases

I believe this is a double definition.

'placates' is the first definition.
('appease' can be a synonym of 'placate')

'mollifies' is the second definition.
('appease' can be a synonym of 'mollify')

(Other definitions for appeases that I've seen before include "Placates" , "Mollifies by making concessions" , "Conciliates, mollifies" , "Calms" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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