| Rating | Solver | Clue |
|---|---|---|
| LIGHTENING | Making less heavy | |
| MITIGATING | Making less heavy | |
| LIGHTER | Less heavy | |
| EXTENUATING | Making less serious | |
| MITIGATORY | Making less serious | |
| LIGHTEN | Make less heavy | |
| WEAKENING | Making less forceful | |
| DEGRAVATION | The act of making heavy. | |