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Recoils Crossword Clue

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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

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noun

• a physician who specializes in psychiatry

verb

• wither, as with a loss of moisture

• draw back, as with fear or pain

• reduce in size; reduce physically

• become smaller or draw together

• decrease in size, range, or extent

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Source #Number Answer
Eugene Sheffer23 Apr 2024 Down 23 BACKSAWAY
New York Times25 Feb 1995 Across 39
New York Times14 Nov 1993 Down 112
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