The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word HUMANE , but the solution may also be LENIENT which is one of the most recent solution (2017 in USA Today).
Showing mercy crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| HUMANE | 60 % | 6 |
| SPARING | 20 % | 7 |
| LENIENT | 20 % | 7 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Showing mercy
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- mercifully
- with mercy
- compassionating
- compassion
- compassionate
- compassionately
- mercifulness
- mercy killing
- forgiving
- forgivingly
- merciful
- forgivingness
Crossword Answer definitions
HUMANE adjective- (notcomp) Of or belonging to the species Homo sapiens or its closest relatives.
- Having the nature or attributes of a human being.
- Having or showing concern for the pain or suffering of another; compassionate.
- Pertaining to branches of learning concerned with human affairs or the humanities, especially classical literature or rhetoric.
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More clues leading to the result HUMANE
- Compassionate
- Showing mercy
- Merciful
- Kindhearted
- Showing compassion
- Having a heart
- Kind
- Full of compassion
- Opposite of cruel
- Sympathetic