___ up (stopped being so strict) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue ___ up (stopped being so strict) . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is EASED.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% EASED ___ up (stopped being so strict) (5)
8% EASES ___ up on (stops being so strict with) (5)
7% LAX Not strict (3) Universal Oct 17, 2025
7% RIGOR Strictness (5) Thomas Joseph Oct 1, 2025
7% GOSOFT Stop being strict (6) Universal Mar 24, 2024
6% VILLAINERA Phase when one stops being a pushover (10) LA Times Daily Nov 1, 2025
6% AUSTERE Strict (7) (7) Mirror Quick Oct 31, 2025
6% NOTGONNALIE "If I'm being straight up . . ." (11) USA Today Oct 22, 2025
6% STERN Very strict (5) Newsday Oct 20, 2025
6% LENIENT Not strict with rules (7) New York Times Mini Oct 11, 2025
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