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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
| 1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 38% | 9 | Medical term for the shrinking or shrinking of cells | |
| 3 | 21% | 15 | Person with a timid nature | |
Shrinking By Nature 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 Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TIMOROUS
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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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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| The Guardian Quick16 Aug 2006 | Down 4 | |
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