Smooth sailing, so to speak (4)

I believe the answer is:

ease

(Other definitions for ease that I've seen before include "Poise or leisure" , "Leisure, relaxation" , "Absence of difficulty" , "Effortlessness" , "'Comfort, rest (4)'" .)

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

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