Crossword clue

“Gets mushy”

This clue appeared as Down in the Newsday Crossword on Friday, August 28, 2026. The answer has 7 letters.

Answer · 7 lettersSeen 2 times
SOFTENS
Letters7
Starts withS
Ends withS
Vowels2

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
MELTS51 of 2
SOFTENS71 of 2

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About this clue

The clue “Gets mushy” ran in the Newsday Crossword on August 28, 2026 as Down. Its answer is a 7-letter word that starts with S and ends with S.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Gets mushy” clue?+

The answer is SOFTENS (7 letters), from the Newsday Crossword of August 28, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the Newsday Crossword, most recently on August 28, 2026.

How do I find other Newsday Crossword answers?+

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