Permissive Crossword Clue

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Permissive Crossword Answer

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LENIENT

(7 letters)

LAX

(3 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. not hurried or forced
2. in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
(adverb)
1. with ease (`easy’ is sometimes used informally for `easily’)
2. without speed (`slow’ is sometimes used informally for `slowly’)

Hint 2: Clue Definition

PERMISSIVE (adjective)
1. granting or inclined or able to grant permission; not strict in discipline
2. not preventive

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

LENIENT
(7 letters)
LAX
(3 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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