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)
7% MEEK Timid (4) Newsday Jul 23, 2025
6% NERVE Timid person's lack (5) LA Times Daily Sep 5, 2025
6% SHYLY In a timid way (5) USA Today Jul 21, 2025
5% COYOTE With broken toe, following timid canine (6) (6) Puzzler Cryptic Aug 10, 2025
5% MOUSIER More timid, or emu is in a flap (7) (7)
5% RETIRING Diffident (8) The Telegraph Quick May 3, 2016
5% TIMID Diffident (5) The Telegraph Quick Dec 16, 2015
5% TENTATIVE Diffident (9)
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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.