Crossword answer
LIGHTEN
7 letters · Used for 5 different clues · 8 appearances · Last seen Daily Express, April 9, 2026
Letter pattern
LIGHTEN
Clues that lead to LIGHTEN
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
During flight, energy may diminish7Daily ExpressApr 9, 2026
Being a match for some men will ease things7Evening StandardJul 30, 2025
Make it more bearable and fairer7Evening StandardJan 24, 2025
Alleviate7Evening StandardNov 23, 2023
Make up for having overcharged?7Evening StandardSep 15, 2023
About LIGHTEN in crosswords
LIGHTEN is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 8 times in our database across 5 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “During flight, energy may diminish” in the Daily Express crossword on April 9, 2026.
Other 7-letter answers
MILKCANTarget in some carnival games
VISITEDCalled on
PRELATEChurch dignitary
OSTRICHFlightless bird
VARIANTDiverse
MOTIVESReasons
PEASOUPMain crap according to Spooner, bowl of something green? (3,4)
ARACHNEAthena’s challenger who became a spider? (7)
CONVENTPrisoner opening nunnery (7)
SARDINERise and cast for fish (7)
HONOREEOne who is recognized
CURLERSWinter sportsmen can go to one's head
UNNERVEDisconcert
VETERANOld soldier
Every appearance of LIGHTEN (8)
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Apr 9, 2026
During flight, energy may diminish · Daily Express · 19 Down
Jul 30, 2025
Being a match for some men will ease things · Evening Standard · 12 Down
Jan 24, 2025
Make it more bearable and fairer · Evening Standard · 16 Across
Nov 23, 2023
Alleviate · Evening Standard · 13 Down
Sep 15, 2023
Make up for having overcharged? · Evening Standard · 15 Across
Feb 7, 2020
Make it more bearable and fairer · Evening Standard · 16 Across
May 27, 2019
Being a match for some men will ease things · Evening Standard · 12 Down
Oct 5, 2018
Make up for having overcharged? · Evening Standard · 15 Across