| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| MINCE | Soften, as words |
| MINCE | ... one's words (soften) |
| ASSUAGE | Soften, as fears |
| MELT | Soften, as chocolate |
| DIM | Soften, as lighting |
| MELT | Soften, as sorbet |
| MELT | Soften, as ice cream |
| MELT | Soften, as a heart |
| PREWASH | Soften at the factory, as jeans |
