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| 3 | 31% | 6 | Fight shy of English for "shy" | |
Not Very Bright So Extra Shy Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
OVERCAST which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OVERCAST
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "OVERCAST" which means:
- noun
- • The state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
- • Gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover
- • A long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling
- • A cast that falls beyond the intended spot adjective satellite
- • Filled or abounding with clouds verb
- • Make overcast or cloudy
- • Sew over the edge of with long slanting wide stitches
- • Sew with an overcast stitch from one section to the next adjective
- • Covered with clouds; overshadowed; darkened; more than 90% covered by clouds.
- • In a state of depression; gloomy; melancholy.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The sky was overcast with dark clouds."
- • "We decided to cancel our picnic because of the overcast weather."
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| The Guardian Cryptic03 Feb 2014 | Down 15 | |
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1 | An abbreviation for Extra, Extra, Extra Large | |
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New York Times -
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New York Times -
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The Guardian Cryptic -
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