| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| ALDENTE | Not too soft, in a way |
| ALDENTE | Not too soft |
| DENTE | Al ... (not too soft) |
| ALDENTE | Not too soft, as pasta |
| LENIENT | Soft, in a way |
| GENTLY | In a soft way |
| MELT | Go soft, in a way |
| ABATES | Soft-pedals, in a way. |
| WILT | Go soft, in a way |
