The term 'not so hard' can be described by the crossword solutions of laxer (5 letters), EASIER (6 letters), GENTLER (7 letters), tenderer (8 letters), and softer (6 letters). Laxer means to be less strict or severe, while EASIER implies something that is simpler or requires less effort. GENTLER suggests something that is milder or more moderate, while tenderer implies something that is more delicate or sensitive. Finally, softer implies something that is more pliable or yielding. All of these words describe something that is not as difficult or challenging as the term 'not so hard' implies.