I wish I could make SATISFY an 8-letter word. I can't think of any appropriate word: already seen softsoap, softsell, sanction posted.
stultify: ???
sway-hold ???
Please give us a hint!
Well let's have an easy one to get the ball rolling again. I'm hopeful I can still count even if I have to use my fingers!
Clue: hopeful
Number of letters: 10
Last letter: c