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Proverbially They Act Sheepishly Crossword Clue

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37%6Sheepishly
adverb

• in a submissive or spiritless manner

• in a humble manner

37%6 Express sheepishly
noun

• the cry made by sheep

verb

• cry plaintively

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The Guardian Cryptic30 May 2005 Across 16 BIRDSOFAFEATHER
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