Flinch From Having Bell In Church Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	6		Exact Match!
2	27%	6		To flinch or shrink back, especially in fear or apprehension
3	27%	5		Flinch from a menacing presence

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "CRINGE" which means:

noun

• Some event or object that causes embarrassment and shame
• A posture or gesture of shrinking or recoiling.

verb

• Draw back, as with fear or pain
• Show submission or fear

An example sentence would be:

• "His joke was so bad that it made me cringe."
• "Seeing the embarrassing photos from my childhood made me cringe."

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Clue Last Found In...

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The Guardian Cryptic22 Jan 2002	Across 12
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