Mild, tender (6)

I believe the answer is:

gentle

This clue is a double definition.

'mild' is the first definition.
(similar in meaning)

'tender' is the second definition.
(similar in meaning)

(Other definitions for gentle that I've seen before include "Mild and benign" , "'Do not go . . . . . . into that good night' (Dylan Thomas)" , "Kind, not rough" , "that may help angler catch fish" , "Kind, not harsh" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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