Filed from 3 published puzzles

LENITY

Set to 3 different clues across 3 published puzzles, most often “Mildness” — The New York Times, Sunday, 7 February 2010.

6 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Mildnessonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 7 February 2010

  • Softies show itonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 16 May 2004

  • Kindnessonce

    The New York Times — Friday, 9 June 1995