More benevolent or good-hearted (6)

I believe the answer is:

kinder

(Other definitions for kinder that I've seen before include "More considerate and helpful" , "with less severity" , "German children" , "More agreeable" , "Scout may follow this" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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