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Acts Skittish Crossword Clue

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adjective

• lacking self-confidence

noun

• a quick throw

adjective satellite

• short

• wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things

verb

• start suddenly, as from fright

• throw quickly

29%6Acts that violate acts
noun

• (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

• an evil act not necessarily punishable by law

26%9 Jumpy and skittish
adjective

• easily excited

adjective satellite

• capable of responding to stimuli

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New York Times14 May 2019 Down 50
New York Times04 Apr 1999 Down 39
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