The term 'LESS FERAL' can be summarized by the crossword solution 'TAMER, ' which is a five-letter word. The term 'tamer' refers to someone or something that has been made more docile, gentle, or manageable. It is often used to describe animals that have been domesticated or trained to be less wild and aggressive. In this context, 'less feral' implies that something has been made less wild and more tame.