A pause or reduction in the intensity of something dangerous or difficult (3,2) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue A pause or reduction in the intensity of something dangerous or difficult (3,2) . 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 LETUP.

Love the NYT Mini? Try our Mini.

Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For A pause or reduction in the intensity of something dangerous or difficult (3,2):

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LETUP A pause or reduction in the intensity of something dangerous or difficult (3,2) (5)
7% LETUPS Pauses or reductions in the intensity of activities (3,3) (6)
5% TERROR Intense fear (6) The Telegraph Quick Oct 11, 2025
5% EXTREME Intense (7) The Telegraph Quick Oct 9, 2025
5% ABATE Decrease in intensity (5) New York Times Oct 8, 2025
5% HARDPRESSED In a difficult position (11) The Times Concise Oct 8, 2025
5% HATER One with intense dislike for something, say (rhymes with "crater") (5)
5% AGOG Intensely eager (4) Universal Oct 7, 2025
5% ADORE Love intensely (5) The Telegraph Mini Oct 6, 2025
5% RISKS Dangers (5) USA Today Oct 3, 2025
A pause or reduction in the intensity of something dangerous or difficult (3,2) Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for A pause or reduction in the intensity of something dangerous or difficult (3,2). The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is LETUP.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for A pause or reduction in the intensity of something dangerous or difficult (3,2).