The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word SORE , but the solution may also be SOFT which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Tender crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SORE | 57 % | 4 |
| OFFER | 20 % | 5 |
| BID | 3 % | 3 |
| KIND | 2 % | 4 |
| GENTLE | 2 % | 6 |
| PROFFER | 2 % | 7 |
| SOFT | 2 % | 4 |
| SENSITIVE | 1 % | 9 |
| WARM | 1 % | 4 |
| SWINEHERD | 1 % | 9 |
| BOAT | 1 % | 4 |
| ACHING | 1 % | 6 |
| ACHY | 1 % | 4 |
| WARMHEARTED | 1 % | 11 |
| DELICATE | 1 % | 8 |
| PROPOSAL | 1 % | 8 |
Why may SORE be the right solution?
The word "sore" can mean tender, painful, or sensitive to the touch, making it an appropriate answer for the clue "tender".
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Tender
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- delicate
- sentimental
- tenderized
- soft
- fond
- tippy
- affectionate
- vulnerable
- crank
- sensitive
- caring
- lovesome
Crossword Answer definitions
SORE noun- An injured, infected, inflamed or diseased patch of skin.
- Grief; affliction; trouble; difficulty.
- To mutilate the legs or feet of (a horse) in order to induce a particular gait.
- Causing pain or discomfort; painfully sensitive.
- Sensitive; tender; easily pained, grieved, or vexed; very susceptible of irritation.
- Dire; distressing.
- Feeling animosity towards someone; annoyed or angered.
- Criminal; wrong; evil.
- Very, excessively, extremely (of something bad).
- Sorely.
- A group of ducks on land.
- A young hawk or falcon in its first year.
- A young buck in its fourth year.
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 SORE
- Aching
- Hot under the collar
- Saddle ____ (equestrian's woe)
- Ticked
- Ticked off
- Inflamed and painful
- Painful place
- Steamed
- Tender
- Touchy
More clues leading to the result OFFER
- Put on the market
- Propose
- Interview follower, hopefully
- Job applicant's hope
- Put forward
- Something tendered
- Bid
- Proposal
- Volunteer
- Tender act?
More clues leading to the result BID
- Auctioneers ask for it
- What a nod might signal
- Contractor's proposal
- Nod, perhaps
- Action on eBay
- Club opening?
- Pass, say
- Act at an auction
- Auction action
- With 76-Across, say goodbye
More clues leading to the result KIND
More clues leading to the result GENTLE
- OK for a baby's skin, say
- Easy to handle
- Not too difficult
- Having a soft touch
- Dove-like
- Soothing
- Sweet-tempered
- Dovish
- Kind
- Nonabrasive
More clues leading to the result PROFFER
- Make a proposal
- Volunteer
- Tender
- Give.
- Tender.
- Suggest; volunteer
- Suggest, as a deal
- Present for acceptance
- Suggest, as a solution
More clues leading to the result SOFT
- Kind of sell or soap
- Pillowy
- Soap or water preceder
- Out of shape
- Easily molded
- Yielding
- Lenient
- Not thug, as a rapper
- Cushy
- Not tough
More clues leading to the result SENSITIVE
- Tender
- Touchy
- Touchy, as a subject
- Impressionable.
- Susceptible.
- Like a singer/songwriter
- Easily offended
- "Eves its in" touchy
More clues leading to the result WARM
- Cozy
- On good terms
- Toasty feeling
- Nestled in a Snuggie, say
- Close, so to speak
- Stove setting
- Toasty
- Welcoming
- Close to a solution
- Near something sought
More clues leading to the result SWINEHERD
More clues leading to the result BOAT
- Gravy dish
- Open water-craft
- Gravy container
- Word with dream or gravy
- Bark or punt
- Skiff
- Gravy server
- Gravy holder
- Isle-dweller's transport
- Regatta member
More clues leading to the result ACHING
- In pain
- Feeling sore
- Hurting
- Ruing the aerobics
- Sore from a workout
- Sore
- Like broken hearts
- Yearning
- Nostalgic
- In need of aspirin
More clues leading to the result ACHY
- "___ Breaky Heart"
- In need of liniment
- Sore
- Sore all over
- In need of a massage, say
- Feeling sore
- Feeling fluish
- Needing liniment
- A bit sore
- Tired and sore
More clues leading to the result WARMHEARTED
More clues leading to the result DELICATE
- Dainty
- Tender
- Subtle
- Gossamer
- Easily broken
- Like spun glass
- Exquisite.
- Slight and subtle.
- Fine in texture.
- Dainty.