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Diffident Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is SHY which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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97%3Exact Match!
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

96%5Exact Match!
adjective

• showing fear and lack of confidence

• lacking self-confidence

noun

• people who are fearful and cautious

adjective satellite

• lacking conviction or boldness or courage

90%3 Shy or reserved
adjective satellite

• affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way

• showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement

• modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures

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Source #Number Answer
Telegraph Quick25 Aug 2024 Across 10
New York Times10 Aug 1999 Down 43
New York Times07 Dec 1994 Across 46
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