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Get mushy at room temperature, as butter

The New York Times crossword clue “Get mushy at room temperature, as butter” answer is SOFTEN. Below is every Crossword, Midi and Mini puzzle date it has appeared in.

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6 lettersMost recent: May 23 2026

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The clue “Get mushy at room temperature, as butter” resolves to SOFTEN, a 6-letter answer. In the New York Times Crossword, Midi and Mini, the same clue can be reused over the years, sometimes with a different answer — use the dates above to find the exact puzzle you are solving.

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