How many letters does the top answer for “another word for softening” have?

The most common answer is demulcent (9 letters).

Crossword clue: another word for softening

3 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

demulcent 9 letters gen-syn

a medication (in the form of an oil or salve etc.) that soothes inflamed or injured skin

emollient 9 letters gen-syn

toiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing eff

salving 7 letters gen-syn

having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

another word for about 50% similar → approximately, roughly, some

another word for terms 50% similar → footing

another word for under 50% similar → nether

another word for word 50% similar → phrase