Diffident, timid Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Diffident, timid . 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 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SHY.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SHY Diffident, timid (3)
83% BASHFUL Shy or diffident, timid (7)
6% IDARE "Do __?" (timid person's question) (5) Newsday Dec 14, 2025
6% RESERVED Timid in manner (8) (8) Puzzler Dec 4, 2025
5% COYOTE With broken toe, following timid canine (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 7, 2026
5% ASTYANAX Timid son of Hector and Andromache in Greek mythology (8) (8) Mirror Quiz Dec 6, 2025
5% SHODDY Timid, admitting weird, and poor (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Nov 18, 2025
5% REMINISCE Look back on timid people adopting new lives (9) The Times Cryptic Nov 7, 2025
5% SCAREDYCAT Child's name for a timid person (7-3) (10) Mirror Classic Oct 23, 2025
5% SHYLY With diffidence (5) LA Times Daily Apr 5, 2024
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In the crossword world, "Diffident, timid" is a clue hinting at the answer "SHY." Shyness is often associated with being reserved or hesitant in social situations. This clue showcases how crossword puzzles cleverly play with synonyms to challenge and entertain solvers.