| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| AESES | Becomes less painful | |
| EASES | Becomes less painful | |
| MIA | Cat’s cry becomes less painful for Ms Farrow | |
| UNBENDS | Becomes less formal | |
| EASE | Become less painful | |
| SUBSIDE | Becomes less intense or severe | |
| SUBSIDES | Becomes less intense or severe | |
| MITIGATE | Make less severe or painful | |