A Mild Expression Used Instead of an Offensive One
This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Cruise Ship, Group 660, Puzzle 5 (Disembarking).
Question is: A Mild Expression Used Instead of an Offensive One
and the answer is: EUPHEMISM
Word Meaning:
EUPHEMISM — (uncountable) The use of a word or phrase to replace another one that is more offensive, blunt or vulgar.
Definitions from Wiktionary.