What is the answer to the USA Today Crossword clue "Makes less hard" from August 23, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Makes less hard”

This clue appeared as 39-Down in the USA Today Crossword on Sunday, August 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

EASES

Letters5

Starts withE

Ends withS

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

USA Today Crossword
Aug 23, 20265 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Makes less hard” ran in the USA Today Crossword on August 23, 2026 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Makes less hard” clue?+

The answer is EASES (5 letters), from the USA Today Crossword of August 23, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the USA Today Crossword.

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