Softening-up words before a request Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Softening-up words before a request last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BEANANGEL.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% BEANANGEL Softening-up words before a request (9) New York Times Apr 11, 2017
4% PLEASE Request softener (6) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 8, 2026
3% HEAD Word before or after butt (4) New York Times Oct 14, 2026
3% ODD Word before job or duck (3) New York Times Mini Oct 13, 2026
3% CARBON Word before "dating" or "dioxide" (6) USA Today Oct 12, 2026
3% ASKS Requests (4) USA Today Oct 11, 2026
3% YOUR Word said before grace? (4) The Washington Post Mini Oct 6, 2026
3% NEE Word before a maiden name (3) Universal Oct 5, 2026
3% ASK Request (3) Puzzler Backwords Oct 4, 2026
3% LENOR Fabric softener brand (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Oct 4, 2026

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