Alleviates tension but feeds us poorly (7) Crossword Clue

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DEFUSES Alleviates tension but feeds us poorly (7) (7)
6% EASE Alleviate (4) The Telegraph Quick Jan 3, 2026
6% EASES Alleviates, ... the tension (5)
5% CATER Feed a party (5) Newsday Feb 18, 2026
5% STANK Performed poorly (5) Newsday Feb 17, 2026
5% TENUOUS Poorly founded (7) Newsday Feb 12, 2026
5% BURP Baby-feeding finale (4) Eugene Sheffer Feb 9, 2026
5% AIL Feel poorly (3) LA Times Daily Feb 8, 2026
5% ANTE Feed the kitty (4) USA Today Feb 7, 2026
5% BRAT Poorly behaved kid (4) Commuter Jan 22, 2026
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