Afraid to speak plainly (5-7) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MEALYMOUTHED Afraid to speak plainly (5-7) (12) The Guardian Speedy Dec 29, 2024
7% FEARED Was afraid of (6) (6) Puzzler Feb 16, 2026
7% PHOBIC Irrationally afraid (6) Premier Sunday Feb 15, 2026
7% ASTO "Speaking of..." (4) Wall Street Journal Feb 10, 2026
7% FEARFUL Afraid (7) (7) Mirror Classic Dec 10, 2025
7% FEAR Be afraid of (4) Newsday Nov 3, 2025
7% COMESTOTHEPOINT Speaks plainly. (15)
6% SNAPAT Speak sharply to (6) Newsday Feb 24, 2026
6% SPADE Call a ___ a ___ (speak frankly) (5) The Atlantic Feb 24, 2026
6% RANT Speak wildly (4) LA Times Daily Feb 23, 2026

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