The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word INDULGE , but the solution may also be GOEASYON which is one of the most recent solution (2021 in New York Times).
Be lenient with crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| INDULGE | 50 % | 7 |
| GOEASYON | 50 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Be lenient with
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- excuse
- pardon
- forgive
- overlook
- alibi
- excusing
- excusable
- explain
- apologist
- apologetic
- mitigating circumstances
- pardoned
Crossword Answer definitions
INDULGE verb- (often followed by "in"): To yield to a temptation or desire.
- To satisfy the wishes or whims of.
- To give way to (a habit or temptation); not to oppose or restrain.
- To grant an extension to the deadline of a payment.
- To grant as by favour; to bestow in concession, or in compliance with a wish or request.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result INDULGE
- Fuss over
- Pamper
- Enjoy to excess
- Humor
- Yield to
- Be lenient with
- Be permissive with
- Gratify
- Humor.
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