| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Finalizes, as details | ||
| Resolves (issue) (5,3) | ||
| Decreases one's difficulties? (5,3) | ||
| Removes, as wrinkles | The Washington Post | 16 May 2021 |
| Removes, as wrinkles | LA Times Daily | 16 May 2021 |
| Settles, as differences | The Washington Post | 15 Dec 2015 |
| Resolves | Wall Street Journal | 02 Jan 2015 |
| Resolves | ||
| Settles, as differences | ||
| Clears up, as a disagreement | ||
| Settles | ||
| Smooths over | ||
| Resolves, as differences | ||
| Settles, as an issue | ||
| Settles | ||
| Resolves, as difficulties | ||
| Resolves | ||
| Harmonizes discordant views |