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More Downy Crossword Clue
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SOFTER which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SOFTER
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "SOFTER" which means:
- adjective
- • Yielding readily to pressure or weight
- • Compassionate and kind; conciliatory
- • (of sound) relatively low in volume
- • Produced with vibration of the vocal cords
- • Not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)
- • (used chiefly as a direction or description in music) soft; in a quiet, subdued tone
- • (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
- • (of speech sounds); produced with the back of the tongue raised toward the hard palate; characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh') adverb
- • In a relaxed manner; or without hardship adjective satellite
- • Easily hurt
- • (of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value
- • Using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation
- • Tolerant or lenient
- • Soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
- • Having little impact
- • Out of condition; not strong or robust; incapable of exertion or endurance
- • Willing to negotiate and compromise
- • Not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship
- • Mild and pleasant
- • Not brilliant or glaring
An example sentence would be:
- • "She prefers a softer pillow for sleeping."
- • "The baby's skin is much softer than an adult's."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| New York Times26 Nov 1979 | Across 43 | |
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