Filed from 6 published puzzles

SOFTEN

Set to 4 different clues across 6 published puzzles, most often “Tone down” — The New York Times, Sunday, 6 March 2005.

6 letters

Every clue on record, most used first

  • Tone down3 times

    The New York Times — Sunday, 6 March 2005

  • Cushiononce

    The New York Times — Saturday, 3 March 2007

  • Mellowonce

    The New York Times — Friday, 20 February 1998

  • Mitigateonce

    The New York Times — Sunday, 8 January 1995