The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word MERCY which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2010.
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Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| MERCY | 100 % | 5 |
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Crossword Answer definitions
MERCY noun- Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another.
- Forgiveness or compassion, especially toward those less fortunate.
- A tendency toward forgiveness, pity, or compassion.
- Instances of forbearance or forgiveness.
- A blessing; something to be thankful for.
- To feel mercy
- To show mercy; to pardon or treat leniently because of mercy
- Expressing surprise or alarm.
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