On the quiet side? Crossword Clue

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On the quiet side? Crossword Answer

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QUIET (adjective)
1. (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
2. in a softened tone
QUIET (verb)
1. make calm or still
2. become quiet or quieter
QUIET (adverb)
1. with little or no activity or no agitation (`quiet’ is a nonstandard variant for `quietly’)
QUIET (noun)
1. a period of calm weather
2. the absence of sound
SIDE (noun)
1. an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute
2. an elevated geological formation
SIDE (adjective)
1. located on a side
SIDE (verb)
1. take sides for or against

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