Last seen in:
- The Washington Post Sunday - Aug 16 2020
- USA Today - Jan 21 2020
- Premier Sunday - King Feature Syndicate - Aug 25 2019
- Wall Street Journal - Jun 9 2018 - Urban Renewal
- The Telegraph - QUICK CROSSWORD NO: 26,585 - Jun 22 2011
- L.A. Times Magazine - Nov 11 2007
- Premier Sunday - King Feature Syndicate - Apr 15 2007
- Universal - Mar 9 2006
- Wall Street Journal - Jan 11 2002 - WSJ January 11, 2002 - Short Work Week
- Universal - Nov 28 2001
Related Clues:
- Gave relief
- Put on the brakes
- Reduced in intensity
- Let up on
- Slackened off
- Maneuvered gingerly
- Gave some slack
- Made less onerous
- Released pressure
- Changed a deep sap and mollified
- Relieved, mitigated
- Soothed or diminished, say fears
- Pacified or conciliated
- Put at rest, say suspicions
- Placated, made peaceful