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Flattery Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SOFTSOAP which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: SOFTSOAP

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About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SOFT-SOAP" which means:

    verb
  • • Persuade someone through flattery
  • • Use flattering talk on somebody

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She used soft-soap to clean the delicate fabric."
  • • "The salesman's soft-soap convinced her to buy the expensive car."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Quick24 Aug 2010 Across 17
New York Times24 Dec 1999 Across 25
New York Times04 Dec 1997 Across 1
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