Softened Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “Softened” from the New York Times crossword of July 24, 2025? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
NEW YORK TIMES, JULY 24, 2025
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EASED is the answer to “Softened”. It means to give rest or relief to.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
To give rest or relief to.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: ADSEE.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “Became less tense”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “Softened”?
EASED, 5 letters: to give rest or relief to.
When was “Softened” last seen in a crossword?
In the New York Times crossword of July 24, 2025.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with E.