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'Made less difficult' NYT Nov. 6 Mini Crossword hints and answer Hint 1: The answer refers to making progress in relieving or improving a difficult situation. Hint 2: The five-letter solution refers to a process where something became simpler or less strenuous. Hint 3: It starts with the letter \u201cE.\u201d Hint 4: The solution is a past tense of the word, meaning lack of difficulty in a task. Let\u2019s jump in and reveal the answer. The answer to seven across in the Nov. 6 New York Times Mini Crossword is \u201cEASED.\u201d Eased is the past tense of the verb ease, which fits perfectly with the \"less difficult\" part of the clue, showing the reduced difficulty in completing a task. 'Made less difficult'\u2018 NYT Mini Crossword difficulty rating Ease of doing a task is something everybody is familiar with and it is a regularly used word in everyday conversations so it should be easy to solve for everyone. However, the past tense answer might catch many people off guard and mess up their perfect streak. But if you figure out the past tense and then think of the answer while solving the crossword, it is relatively easy to guess compared to other clues on the list. So, I\u2019d give it a three out of five for difficulty. 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