Merciful
Crossword clue · 3 known answers · 22 appearances · Last seen in the Daily Express crossword on August 28, 2026
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LENIENT
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The clue “Merciful” has appeared 22 times in our database with 3 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Daily Express crossword on August 28, 2026, where the answer was LENIENT.
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