Softens, with "down" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TONES Softens, with "down" (5) USA Today Aug 31, 2017
95% TONED Softened, with "down" (5) Universal Oct 28, 2025
95% TONE Soften, with "down" (4) New York Times Oct 9, 2024
10% ALOE Skin softener (4) New York Times Feb 15, 2026
9% LENOR Fabric softener brand (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 23, 2026
9% BEARDOIL Softening aid for facial hair (8) USA Today Jan 28, 2026
9% BODYOIL Skin softener (7) Eugene Sheffer Dec 19, 2025
9% TONEDOWN Soften, as a message (8) New York Times Nov 18, 2025
8% BLUE Down (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Feb 14, 2026
8% ATE Downed (3) Newsday Jan 31, 2026

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