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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Tried to soften (up) last seen in Newsday 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is BUTTERED.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | BUTTERED Tried to soften (up) | (8) | Newsday | Aug 26, 2017 |
| 7% | SWATS Tries for flies | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Jan 8, 2026 |
| 7% | BODYOIL Skin softener | (7) | Eugene Sheffer | Dec 19, 2025 |
| 7% | SIPS Tries the wine | (4) | Eugene Sheffer | Dec 19, 2025 |
| 7% | RELENT Soften stance (6) | (6) | The Guardian Quick | Nov 19, 2025 |
| 7% | TONEDOWN Soften, as a message | (8) | New York Times | Nov 18, 2025 |
| 7% | TONED Softened, with "down" | (5) | Universal | Oct 28, 2025 |
| 7% | EASE Soften | (4) | LA Times Daily | Oct 13, 2025 |
| 6% | VIES Tries for first place, say | (4) | ||
| 6% | RITES Tries out religious ceremonies (5) | (5) | Puzzler Cryptic | Jan 12, 2026 |
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