I'll be honest: I found today's NYT Mini-Cue, “putting at ease, like fears,” challenging.
Tuesday: Don't Pass the Blame, Solve a Crossword! – July 19, 2022 New York Times Crossword
I immediately thought of words like "reassure" and "calm down", but I was wrong. If you are also stuck, fear not: I will help you find the answer.
Before I give you the answer, try to solve the clue one more time using the hints below.
YOU WILL NOT PASS. Well, unless you want the answer, which I'm going to reveal below.