Cushion Crossword Clue

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Cushion Crossword Answer

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MAT

(3 letters)

BUFFER

(6 letters)

PROTECT

(7 letters)

SOFTEN

(6 letters)

PILLOW

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. add details to
2. add padding to
(noun)
1. a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge
2. a platform from which rockets or space craft are launched

Hint 2: Clue Definition

CUSHION (noun)
1. a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
2. a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.
CUSHION (verb)
1. protect from impact

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

MAT
(3 letters)
BUFFER
(6 letters)
PROTECT
(7 letters)
SOFTEN
(6 letters)
PILLOW
(6 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
DAP

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