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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Act timidly, but one could show claws last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 9 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is PUSSYFOOT.
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | PUSSYFOOT Act timidly, but one could show claws | (9) | The Guardian Cryptic | Nov 6, 2023 |
| 5% | TALON Claw (5) | (5) | Mirror Quick | Mar 25, 2026 |
| 5% | HAM One acting badly | (3) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Mar 20, 2026 |
| 5% | NAIL Claw | (4) | The Telegraph Quick | Mar 18, 2026 |
| 5% | TALONS Hawk's claws | (6) | Universal | Feb 27, 2026 |
| 4% | ADOPTION Act of taking on as one's own | (8) | The Times Concise | Apr 3, 2026 |
| 4% | REALTOR One who has a lot to show? | (7) | New York Times | Apr 2, 2026 |
| 4% | FITTER Mechanic could be hunkier | (6) | The Telegraph Toughie | Apr 2, 2026 |
| 4% | TEMPT Act the siren | (5) | Thomas Joseph | Mar 30, 2026 |
| 4% | INSPIRE Motivate to act | (7) | Commuter | Mar 30, 2026 |
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