| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| SIMPLER | Not as tough |
| EASIER | Not as tough |
| EASY | Not tough |
| TENDER | Not tough |
| LENIENT | Not tough |
| EASIER | Not so tough |
| GENTLER | Not so tough |
| LENIENT | Not too tough |
| TAME | Not so tough |
| EASYGOING | Not very tough |
| TENDERER | Not so tough |
| LAXER | Not so tough |
| LAX | Not tough at all |
| ASNAP | Not tough at all |
| SOFTERSIDE | What a tough guy may not show much |
| tenderest | (of food) Easy to cut or chew; not tough |
| tenderer | (of food) Easy to cut or chew; not tough |
