Docile Crossword Clue

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Docile Crossword Answer

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GENTLE

(6 letters)

MEEK

(4 letters)

USABLE

(6 letters)

Helpful Hints

(verb)
1. correct by punishment or discipline
2. make less strong or intense; soften
(adjective)
1. brought from wildness into a domesticated state
2. very docile

Hint 2: Clue Definition

DOCILE (adjective)
1. ready and willing to be taught
2. easily handled or managed

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

GENTLE
(6 letters)
MEEK
(4 letters)
USABLE
(6 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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

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Down

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