The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word TENDERNESS
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result TENDERNESS
- Sensitivity is inclined to restrict some high-flyers
- Look after sea eagles, small, being kind
- . Sympathy for sore head
- Ned resents contrived affection
- Offer head affection
- Nurses, bandaging 26 endlessly, show compassion
- Offer head warmth
- Sore head gets compassion
- Resents changes incorporating aim for compassion
- Offers cover for returning nurse, showing compassion
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What does TENDERNESS mean?
TENDERNESS noun- A tendency to express warm, compassionate feelings
- Concern for the feelings or welfare of others
- Pain or discomfort when an affected area is touched