Gunners having first approached, react fearfully — not wanting to get shot Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% CAMERASHY Gunners having first approached, react fearfully — not wanting to get shot (9) The Guardian Cryptic Apr 6, 2023
5% RIDS Gets shot (of) (4) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 30, 2026
5% COWERS Reacts fearfully (6)
5% SHUDDER React fearfully (7)
5% TREMBLE React fearfully (7)
4% NEARTO Approaching (6) New York Times Feb 22, 2026
4% RAPID Fleet gunners drop back (5) The Times Cryptic Feb 16, 2026
4% TURRET Rotating structure occupied by a gunner in a tank (6) The Times Concise Feb 14, 2026
4% ATTITUDE Approach carriage (8) (8) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 11, 2026
4% HOMEINON Approach (4,2,2) (8) Puzzler Feb 9, 2026

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