| Clue | Length | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| softening | 6 letters | remedy |
| softening | 6 letters | easing |
| softening | 6 letters | relief |
| softening | 7 letters | varnish |
| softening | 8 letters | thinning |
| softening | 8 letters | relaxing |
| softening | 8 letters | reducing |
| softening | 8 letters | remedial |
| softening | 8 letters | subduing |
| softening | 8 letters | balsamic |
| softening | 8 letters | soothing |
| softening | 8 letters | laxative |
| softening | 9 letters | weakening |
| softening | 9 letters | emollient |
| softening | 9 letters | purgative |
| softening | 9 letters | reduction |
| softening | 9 letters | remission |
| softening | 9 letters | tempering |
| softening | 9 letters | whitewash |
| softening | 10 letters | qualifying |
| softening | 10 letters | slackening |
| softening | 10 letters | relaxation |
| softening | 10 letters | cushioning |
| softening | 11 letters | restrictive |
| softening | 12 letters | whitewashing |
| softening | 13 letters | qualification |
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