Relieved (of)

RID

Think of what you do to a problem when you no longer have to deal with it.

"Relieved (of)" is a classic crossword hint where "relieved" suggests removal or freedom from something. The word "of" signals that the answer is a short term meaning to free someone from a burden or obligation—like getting "rid" of something. It’s a straightforward definition clue, with "RID" fitting perfectly as the three-letter word for being cleared or liberated from an unwanted thing.