Word Thats Its Own Synonym When Its First Two Letters Are Replaced With W Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	5		Exact Match!
2	74%	5		Word that becomes its own synonym when RED is inserted between its first two letters
3	60%	3		Word that becomes its own synonym when its first letter is moved to the end

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We think the answer is "CHARY" which means:

adjective satellite

• Characterized by great caution and wariness

adverb

• In a chary manner.

adjective

• Careful, cautious, shy, wary.
• Excessively particular or fussy about details; fastidious.
• Not disposed to give freely; not lavish; frugal, sparing.
• Cared for, regarded as precious; cherished.

An example sentence would be:

• "She was chary about lending her car to anyone outside her immediate family."
• "The investor was chary of investing in risky startups."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
New York Times27 May 2017	Across 16
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