The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word EASING which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2019.
Softening crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| EASING | 33 % | 6 |
| MITIGANT | 33 % | 8 |
| COMINGROUND | 33 % | 11 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Softening
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- soft
- demulcent
- emollient
- salving
- softness
- relaxing
- relieving
- easing
- alleviation
- allaying
- relaxation
- mitigation
Crossword Answer definitions
EASING verb- To free (something) from pain, worry, agitation, etc.
- To alleviate, assuage or lessen (pain).
- To give respite to (someone).
- To loosen or slacken the tension on a line.
- To reduce the difficulty of (something).
- To move (something) slowly and carefully.
- To lessen in severity.
- To proceed with little effort.
- The act by which something is eased.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result EASING
- Letting up
- Détente
- Letting (up)
- Moving freely
- Giving relief to
- Abatement
- Comforting
- Relieving
- Softening
- Mitigating