Softens with sudden sympathy or affection Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Softens with sudden sympathy or affection”
THE ANSWER
MELTS
The answer to “Softens with sudden sympathy or affection” is MELTS.
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NYT Crossword October 18 2026MELTSFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Softens with sudden sympathy or affection” most recently appeared in the NYT Crossword on October 18 2026. The verified answer is a 5 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Melts in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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