Less chewy (8)

I believe the answer is:

tenderer

(Other definitions for tenderer that I've seen before include "more sensitive" , "person making offer" , "Rather sympathetic" , "Not as tough" , "one who holds out" .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune.

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