The Clue
Cushion (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SOFTEN
Tags
Notes
The answer SOFTEN is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
Related Clues
Alleviate
Ease
Mellow
Melt
Mitigate
Moderate
Relent
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Definition
SOFTEN as a verb:
1. make (images or sounds) soft or softer
2. (dampen, damp, soften, weaken, break) = lessen in force or effect; "soften a shock"; "break a fall"
3. (yield, relent, soften) = give in, as to influence or pressure
4. (cushion, buffer, soften) = protect from impact; "cushion the blow"
5. (mince, soften, moderate) = make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"
6. make soft or softer; "This liquid will soften your laundry"
7. become soft or softer; "The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it"