Cryptic crossword clue
Face-off stopped and relieved the pressure 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word EASED

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What does EASED mean?

EASED verb
  1. To free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc.
  2. To alleviate, assuage or lessen (pain).
  3. To give respite to (someone).
  4. To loosen or slacken the tension on a line.
  5. To reduce the difficulty of (something).
  6. To move (something) slowly and carefully.
  7. To lessen in severity.
  8. To proceed with little effort.

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