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Not So Punishing Crossword Clue

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: EASIER

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199%6Exact Match!
227%6Punishing rod
327%8Punishing course of study at poly gone to be reshaped

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "EASIER" which means:

    adjective
  • • Posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
  • • Free from worry or anxiety
  • adverb
  • • With ease (`easy' is sometimes used informally for `easily')
  • • Without speed (`slow' is sometimes used informally for `slowly')
  • • In a relaxed manner; or without hardship
  • adjective satellite
  • • Not hurried or forced
  • • Affording pleasure
  • • Having little impact
  • • Readily exploited or tricked
  • • In fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
  • • Marked by moderate steepness
  • • Affording comfort
  • • Casual and unrestrained in sexual behavior
  • • Less in demand and therefore readily obtainable
  • • Obtained with little effort or sacrifice, often obtained illegally
  • • Not strict

An example sentence would be:

  • • "Studying in a quiet room makes it easier to concentrate."
  • • "Using a calculator makes complex calculations easier."

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New York Times01 Aug 1999 Down 98
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