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The Clue
Was clement (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SPARED
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Notes
The answer SPARED is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.
Related Clues
Exempted
Pardoned
Dealt gently with
Dealt leniently with
Exempted from punishment
Exercised clemency
Gave a reprieve to
Let go
Let live
Let off
Showed clemency
Showed mercy
Showed mercy to
Used frugally
Was frugal
Went easy on
Definition
SPARE as a verb:
1. (spare, save) = refrain from harming
2. save or relieve from an experience or action; "I'll spare you from having to apologize formally"
3. (spare, give up, part with, dispense with) = give up what is not strictly needed; "he asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey"
4. use frugally or carefully