Helps to introduce a session (5)

I believe the answer is:

eases

'helps to introduce a session' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this defines the answer.

'helps to introduce a session' is the wordplay.
'helps' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue (I've seen 'helping of' mean this (I've seen this in other clues)).
'EASES' can be found hidden inside 'to introduce a session'.

(Other definitions for eases that I've seen before include "provides relief" , "Lessens tensions" , "Relieves, lightens" , "Softens" , "Calms" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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