Having a soft touch
THE ANSWER IS
The answer is GENTLE.
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Why it fits
GENTLE is the 6-letter answer to “Having a soft touch” in the January 29, 2022 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so GENTLE both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.