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adjective satellite • not arrogant or presuming • of a person who has held and relinquished a position or office • reluctant to draw attention to yourself | ||||||||
| 31% | 6 | Fight shy of English for "shy" | ||||||
adjective satellite • affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way | ||||||||
| 31% | 5 | Boundary? Then I'll be shy, be shy | ||||||
noun • an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: | ||||||||
Shy Soldier Getting Worn Out Crossword Clue
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RETIRING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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RETIRING
Updated: October 14, 2023
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