Something of a shock -- tension initially relieved Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Something of a shock — tension initially relieved . 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 TRESS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TRESS Something of a shock — tension initially relieved (5)
5% ENO Acidity-relieving drink (3)
5% EEL "Shocking" swimmer (3)
5% AGHAST Shocked and horrified (6) New York Times Midi Sep 27, 2026
5% AWE Shock and __ (3) Commuter Sep 24, 2026
5% SCRATCHING Relieving an itch (10) Commuter Sep 22, 2026
5% SPA De-tension center? (3)
5% WORRYBEADS What'll relieve tension in dispute about bishop appearing in whiskey promos (10) The Times Cryptic Sep 17, 2026
5% RIDS Relieves (oneself of) (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 14, 2026
5% DETENTE Thawing of diplomatic tensions (7) LA Times Daily Sep 14, 2026
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