The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word SOFTENED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2002.
Not so harsh crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SOFTENED | 50 % | 8 |
| SOFTER | 50 % | 6 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Not so harsh
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- lenient
- mild
- lenitive
- mildly
- mildness
- moderate
- gentle
- soft
- benign
- gently
- bland
- pat
Crossword Answer definitions
SOFTENED verb- To make something soft or softer.
- To undermine the morale of someone (often soften up).
- To make less harsh
- To become soft or softer
- Made soft.
- Aspirated.
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