More tender is a term used to describe food that has been cooked for a longer period of time, making it softer and easier to chew. The crossword solutions for this term are SORER (5 letters) and ACHIER (6 letters). SORER means 'more painful or sore, ' while ACHIER means 'more difficult or challenging.' Both words can be used to describe the texture of food that has been cooked for a longer period of time, making it softer and more tender.