| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| TENDER | Like a soft ballad |
| CALM | Like a ballad |
| SLOW | Like a ballad |
| LONESOME | Like the road in a classic ballad |
| PILED | Like a soft carpet |
| SWEET | Like a soft melody |
| RIPE | Like a soft avocado |
| SLINKY | Like a soft, clingy gown |
| NEHI | Soft drink that sounds like a bit of footwear |
