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Merciful (7)

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(Other definitions for lenient that I've seen before include "Inclined to let people off lightly" , "'Indulgent, easy (7)'" , "Merciful or easygoing" , "Mild and tolerant" , "Soft on the rules" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent, The Telegraph, the Evening Standard, the Sydney Morning Herald, The Mirror, The Sun and The Guardian.
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