| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Tries to make more palatable | USA Today | 08 Dec 2020 |
| Makes it easier to swallow recent tax fleeces | Irish Times Crosaire | 18 May 2018 |
| Hides the unpleasantness of | ||
| Embellishes the ugly | ||
| Makes more pleasant to hear | ||
| Seemingly makes more pleasant | ||
| Seemingly makes more pleasant | ||
| Makes more pleasant | ||
| Embellishes the ugly |