What is the answer to "Become less harsh" in the NYT Midi Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Midi Crossword clue "Become less harsh" is EASEUP (6 letters).

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Become less harsh NYT Midi Crossword Clue

Across clue · from the April 4, 2026 puzzle

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EASEUP

6 letters · Across · last seen April 4, 2026

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