At Your Ease

Unwind with words that spell out comfort, and some that spell its opposite.
This puzzle explores comfort, stability, and clever wordplay on 'ease' itself. Uncover surprising connections and linguistic twists!
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Across

  • 1A
    Horseman's foot support for a stable ride
  • 5A
    Feeling of warmth and repose
  • 9A
    Rental contract, perhaps leading to ___-y living
  • 10A
    Set firmly in place, like a flag or a relaxed person
  • 11A
    Affliction; literally, 'dis-___'

Down

  • 2D
    Internet agitator who puts you at anything but ___
  • 3D
    Chicken coop's bar, a place of avian rest
  • 4D
    Dog or cat, often a source of great solace
  • 6D
    Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, often sources of comfort
  • 7D
    Personal cooler, or an ardent admirer
  • 8D
    Underwater ridges providing a home for coral creatures
  • 10D
    Dolphin group, or a cozy sleeping enclosure