Be quiet, the old rector is more timid (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SHYER Be quiet, the old rector is more timid (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Mar 3, 2026
6% SLIER Small untruth by rector is more cunning (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 10, 2026
6% VISOR Force old rector to get peak on a cap (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Mar 10, 2026
6% SHY Timid (3) USA Today Mar 3, 2026
6% ORISON Old rector is running for prayer (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Feb 20, 2026
5% PIRATE Buccaneer quiet, then angry (6) The Times Quick Cryptic Apr 14, 2026
5% ACER Wonderful rector in tree (4) (4) The Sun Two Speed Apr 13, 2026
5% IDLE Somewhat timid leader's not working (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 7, 2026
5% IMPASTO This writer's quiet, a holy person revealed by old painting (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 7, 2026
5% SET "Quiet on the ___!" (3) New York Times Midi Apr 5, 2026

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