“Ease up” crossword clue
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•••••ABATE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ABATE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Ease up”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 22, 2026, where it runs at 1 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 22, 2026 grid1DLeader of the pack5 ltrs›2D2006 mockumentary about a Kazakh journalist5 ltrs›3DHigh-speed travel option5 ltrs›4DSquealer's activity8 ltrs›5DH, to Hera3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 22, 20266ASetting for a landscape6 ltrs›12ALike pickles, but not cucumbers6 ltrs›18ATurn up6 ltrs›20AIf all goes perfectly6 ltrs›21ACertain head jurors7 ltrs›23ALike some 401(k) contributions6 ltrs›24AThe Ten Plagues14 ltrs›26AFreeze4 ltrs›
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