“Slacken” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••EASEUP
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EASEUP is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Slacken”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 8, 2026, where it runs at 61 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 8, 2026 grid47DClorox competitor5 ltrs›55DThe Who's "Love, Reign ___ Me"3 ltrs›56DMakeup of some face masks3 ltrs›61DVapes5 ltrs›62DGeorgia airport, for short3 ltrs›63D___ dish5 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••EASEUP6 ltrs
•••••REMIT5 ltrs
••••••LOOSEN6 ltrs
•••••RELAX5 ltrs
•••••LETUP5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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