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The Clue
Indulgence or mercy (8 letter answer)
The Answer
LENIENCY
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Notes
The answer LENIENCY is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
LENIENCY as a noun:
1. (lenience, leniency, mildness, lenity) = mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
2. (indulgence, lenience, leniency) = a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone; "too much indulgence spoils a child"
3. (lenience, leniency) = lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers