The Clue
Not so harsh (8 letter answer)
The Answer
SOFTENED
Tags
Notes
The answer SOFTENED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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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"
SOFTENED as an adjective:
1. toned down
2. (dull, muffled, muted, softened) = being or made softer or less loud or clear; "the dull boom of distant breaking waves"; "muffled drums"; "the muffled noises of the street"; "muted trumpets"