The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word PLEASING
I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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More clues leading to the result PLEASING
- Attractive grassy areas used in first half of game
- Fine letting on quietly
- Likable general speaking after pressure to confess
- Quietly letting out … Charming!
- Delightful excuse to celebrate
- Relaxing by empty pool must be agreeable
- Letting on perhaps, initially to be agreeable
- Nice request to perform on stage?
- Fine park providing rental space
- Renting out second apartment, moving west to Nice
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What does PLEASING mean?
PLEASING verb- To make happy or satisfy; to give pleasure to.
- To desire; to will; to be pleased by.
- Agreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification.
- Pleasure or satisfaction, as in the phrase "to my pleasing."