Crossword clue
“Makes more manageable”
This clue appeared as 41-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
EASESLetters5
Starts withE
Ends withS
Vowels3
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Makes more manageable” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 14, 2025 as 41-Across. 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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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Makes more manageable” clue?+
The answer is EASES (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 14, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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