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Become Tender Or Gentle Crossword Clue

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noun

• the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid

verb

• reduce or cause to be reduced from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating

• become or cause to become soft or liquid

• become more relaxed, easygoing, or genial

• lose its distinct outline or shape; blend gradually

• become less clearly visible or distinguishable; disappear gradually or seemingly

• become less intense and fade away gradually

44%6Become more gentle or tender
verb

• make (images or sounds) soft or softer

• lessen in force or effect

• give in, as to influence or pressure

• protect from impact

• make less severe or harsh

• make soft or softer

• become soft or softer

25%7 Exercise to become hard when tender at one time
noun

• formerly the basic unit of money in Spain; equal to 100 centimos

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New York Times14 Feb 1981 Down 55
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