The clue “give gratification to” is most commonly answered as PANDER in recent crosswords, especially when a 6-letter answer is needed.

Main crossword answer

  • Likely current answer (6 letters): PANDER
    • This matches a January 22, 2026 “The Sun 2-Speed” crossword entry for “Give gratification.”
* It is also listed among 6-letter answers for “Give gratification.”

Other possible answers by length

Depending on your puzzle and letter count, setters may use related words:

  • 6 letters: PLEASE, THRILL, REWARD, GETOFF, RELISH, LUXURY, EXCESS, SMILES, GRATIF (abbrev.)
  • 7 letters (for “gives gratification to”): PLEASES appears as a solution for that phrasing.

If you share your pattern (like P_A_D_R) and grid length, a more precise answer can be picked from these options.

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