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Mollified, stopped to let Charlie out (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

eased

'mollified' is the definition.

I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.

(Other definitions for eased that I've seen before include "Lessened, pain or discomfort, say" , "Facilitated" , "Released pressure" , "Made less stressful or difficult" , "Helped" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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