Lets up NYT Crossword Clue

The answer to the “Lets up” crossword clue is EASES (5 letters); other puzzles used ABATES and RELENTS. We have seen this clue 4 times in New York Times and USA Today crosswords, most recently on September 27, 2026.

Answer

THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 5 LETTERS

EASES: to give rest or relief to.

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Best answers for “Lets up”

RankAnswerLettersClue
1EASES5Lets up
2ABATES6Lets up
3RELENTS7Lets up
4ADMITS6Lets in similar clue
5RENTS5Lets similar clue
6FINES5*Lets go similar clue
7FREES5Lets go similar clue
8UNHANDS7Lets go of similar clue

The first 3 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.

Seen in

CrosswordDateAnswerClue page
New York TimesSeptember 27, 2026EASES106 Down
USA TodayJune 25, 2026ABATES2 Down
New York TimesOctober 25, 2024RELENTS11 Down
USA TodayOctober 18, 2024EASES31 Down

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What is the 5-letter answer to the Lets up crossword clue?

EASES is the 5-letter answer to the “Lets up” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.

When was the Lets up crossword clue last used?

In the New York Times of September 27, 2026. We have seen it 4 times.

What are other possible answers to the Lets up crossword clue?

Other puzzles used ABATES and RELENTS for this clue. Similar clues were answered with ADMITS (“Lets in”), RENTS (“Lets”), FINES (“*Lets go”).