Mild expletives are words or phrases used to express surprise, frustration, or other strong emotions without being overly offensive. The crossword solutions for the term mild expletives include 'dangs, ' 'DARNS, ' 'gees, ' 'drats, ' 'egads, ' and 'goshes.' These words are often used as alternatives to more profane language, and can be used to express a range of emotions in a socially acceptable way.