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Fearful Shy Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is TIMOROUS which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: TIMOROUS

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199%8Exact Match!
298%5Exact Match!
352%7Shy

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "TIMOROUS" which means:

    adjective satellite
  • • Timid by nature or revealing timidity
  • adjective
  • • Fearful; afraid; timid

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He was a timorous child, always nervous and fearful."
  • • "The timorous deer ran away as soon as it sensed danger."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Speedy09 Sep 2007 Across 9
The Guardian Quick03 Nov 2006 Across 9
The Guardian Quick27 Mar 2000 Down 20
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