Crossword clue
“Ameliorates”
This clue appeared as 70-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, January 18, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
EASESLetters5
Starts withE
Ends withS
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Ameliorates” ran in the NYT Crossword on January 18, 2026 as 70-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with S, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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What is the answer to the “Ameliorates” clue?+
The answer is EASES (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of January 18, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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