More subdued is a term used to describe something that is not as intense or loud as it was before. The crossword solutions for this term are CALMER (6 letters), tamer (5 letters), and softer (6 letters). All three of these words mean the same thing, but in different ways. CALMER implies a decrease in intensity or agitation, while tamer suggests a decrease in wildness or ferocity. Finally, softer implies a decrease in loudness or harshness. Together, these three words can be used to describe something that has become more subdued.