When faced with “Bland”, it helps to work from known examples. These answers were selected because they’ve appeared in puzzles using nearly the same clue text and structure.
Answers:
- TASTELESS
- ANODYNE
- INSIPID
- VAPID
- SUAVE
- VANILLA
- NONDESCRIPT
- BANAL
- MILD
- SMOOTH
Synonyms and Definitions
ANODYNE
- Synonyms: analgesic, analgetic, pain pill, painkiller
INSIPID
- Synonyms: flat, flavorless, flavourless, jejune, savorless, savourless, vapid
VAPID
- Synonyms: insipid
SUAVE
- Synonyms: debonair, debonaire, debonnaire, politic, smooth
VANILLA
- Synonyms: vanilla extract
NONDESCRIPT
- Synonyms: characterless
BANAL
- Synonyms: commonplace, hackneyed, old-hat, shopworn, stock, threadbare, timeworn, tired, trite, well-worn
- Definition: Overused to the point of becoming overly familiar and repetitive.
MILD
- Synonyms: balmy, meek, modest, soft
SMOOTH
- Synonyms: fluent, fluid, legato, liquid, placid, polish, quiet, shine, smooth out, smoothen, still, suave, tranquil, unruffled