Hardly spicy

TAME

["**Hint:** \"Like a domesticated animal, or lacking bite.\"\n\nThis hint suggests the idea of something being mild or subdued, guiding the solver toward the answer without directly referencing \"spicy\" or giving away \"tame.\""]

The clue **"Hardly spicy"** leads to the answer **"TAME"** through a straightforward definition and wordplay. - **"Spicy"** can metaphorically mean exciting, bold, or intense, while **"hardly spicy"** suggests the opposite—something mild or subdued. - **"Tame"** fits this meaning perfectly, as it describes something that is not wild, sharp, or intense (i.e., "not spicy" in a figurative sense). The wordplay relies on the dual meaning of "spicy" (both literal and figurative) to lead to the answer. No complex puns or cultural references are involved—just a clever twist on the word's connotations.