Tender and soothing (6)

I believe the answer is:

gentle

(Other definitions for gentle that I've seen before include "Clement" , "Mild and benign" , "Moderate, quiet; a maggot" , "Mild-mannered" , "Kind - maggot" .)

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

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