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Shrinking Violet Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is WALLFLOWER which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: WALLFLOWER

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199%10Exact Match!
295%5Exact Match!
390%6 Humble or unassuming

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We think the answer is "WALLFLOWER" which means:

    noun
  • • Any of numerous plants of the genus erysimum having fragrant yellow or orange or brownish flowers
  • • Perennial of southern europe having clusters of fragrant flowers of all colors especially yellow and orange; often naturalized on old walls or cliffs; sometimes placed in genus erysimum
  • • Remains on sidelines at social event
  • verb
  • • To stand shyly apart from a dance, waiting to be asked to join in.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She stood quietly in the corner, like a wallflower at the party."
  • • "Even though she was shy, she didn't mind being a wallflower."

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New York Times24 Sep 1984 Down 29
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