Soften
Crossword Clue and Answers
Today we have 27 crossword solutions for Soften which appeared recently in Evening Standard Quick Crossword.
We have deemed Soften as a VERY COMMON crossword clue, we've seen it more than 27 times in a variety of crossword publications.
The most recent answer we found for this clue is "RELENT".
Publications
- Evening Standard Quick Crossword - Monday, 6 Dec 2021
- The Guardian Quick - Friday, 1 Oct 2021
- Evening Standard Quick Crossword - Wednesday, 30 Dec 2020
- Evening Standard Quick Crossword - Wednesday, 4 Nov 2020
- The Guardian Quick - Monday, 21 Sep 2020
- The New York Times Crossword - Friday, 10 Mar 2017
Crossword Answers
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MELT
Become less intense and fade away gradually; "her resistance melted under his charm"; "her hopes evaporated after years of waiting for her fiance"
THAW
Warm weather following a freeze; snow and ice melt; "they welcomed the spring thaw"
DAMP
Deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping
EASE
Freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility); "took his repose by the swimming pool"
MUTE
A device used to soften the tone of a musical instrument
5 letters
BREAK
An escape from jail; "the breakout was carefully planned"
MINCE
Cut into small pieces; "mince the garlic"
YIELD
Production of a certain amount
ALLAY
Lessen the intensity of or calm; "The news eased my conscience"; "still the fears"
6 letters
RELENT
Give in, as to influence or pressure
EASEUP
Reduce pressure or intensity; "he eased off the gas pedal and the car slowed down"
BUFFER
Protect from impact; "cushion the blow"
DAMPEN
Check; keep in check (a fire)
WEAKEN
Reduce the level or intensity or size or scope of; "de-escalate a crisis"
TEMPER
The elasticity and hardness of a metal object; its ability to absorb considerable energy before cracking
MELLOW
Become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial; "With age, he mellowed"
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QUIETEN
Make calm or still; "quiet the dragons of worry and fear"
CUSHION
A soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.
ASSUAGE
Provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches"
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MODULATE
Vary the frequency, amplitude, phase, or other characteristic of (electromagnetic waves)
MACERATE
Cause to grow thin or weak; "The treatment emaciated him"
PALLIATE
Provide physical relief, as from pain; "This pill will relieve your headaches"
MITIGATE
Make less severe or harsh; "mitigating circumstances"
MODERATE
A person who takes a position in the political center
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TENDERISE
Make tender or more tender as by marinating, pounding, or applying a tenderizer; "tenderize meat"
ALLEVIATE
Make easier; "you could facilitate the process by sharing your knowledge"
TENDERIZE
Make tender or more tender as by marinating, pounding, or applying a tenderizer; "tenderize meat"