How many letters does the top answer for “the quality or state of being lenient; lenity; clemency.” have?

The most common answer is lenience (8 letters).

Crossword clue: the quality or state of being lenient; lenity; clemency.

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

lenience 8 letters web-def

lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers

leniency 8 letters web-def

lightening a penalty or excusing from a chore by judges or parents or teachers