Takes the edge off Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Takes the edge off” from the New York Times crossword of February 2, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, FEBRUARY 2, 2026
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EASES is the answer to “Takes the edge off”. It means to give rest or relief to.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To give rest or relief to.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ASSEE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Lets up”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Takes the edge off”?
EASES, 5 letters: to give rest or relief to.
When was “Takes the edge off” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of February 2, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with E.