The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word KINDER
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result KINDER
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The straight part
We know that "Foreign children/less savage" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case foreign children/less savage = kinder.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does KINDER mean?
KINDER adjective- Having a benevolent, courteous, friendly, generous, gentle, liberal, sympathetic, or warm-hearted nature or disposition, marked by consideration for – and service to – others.
- Affectionate.
- Favorable.
- Mild, gentle, forgiving
- Gentle; tractable; easily governed.
- Characteristic of the species; belonging to one's nature; natural; native.
- Kind of; somewhat
- Children.