Lenient Crossword Clue

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Lenient Crossword Answer

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SOFT

(4 letters)

GENTLE

(6 letters)

CLEMENT

(7 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. emptying easily or excessively
2. lacking in rigor or strictness

Hint 2: Clue Definition

LENIENT (adjective)
1. tolerant or lenient
2. characterized by tolerance and mercy

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

SOFT
(4 letters)
GENTLE
(6 letters)
CLEMENT
(7 letters)

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