The term 'less restrictive' can be described by the crossword solutions of LAXER (5 letters), EASIER (6 letters), FREER (5 letters), and LOOSER (6 letters). These words all refer to a situation or rule that is not as strict or demanding as it could be. LAXER and LOOSER both suggest that the restrictions are not as tight, while EASIER and FREER imply that the restrictions are not as difficult or challenging to follow. All four words indicate that the restrictions are less severe than they could be.