I had to follow date, mostly being shy Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TIMID I had to follow date, mostly being shy (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Apr 2, 2016
5% ENSURED Followed around queen being protected (7) The Telegraph Toughie Feb 5, 2026
5% EGO I try to follow Earl (3) The Times Cryptic Feb 3, 2026
5% INITIATE Admit I had meal at that restaurant? (8) The Times Cryptic Feb 3, 2026
5% IVE "___ had it!" (3) The Atlantic Feb 1, 2026
5% COY Playfully shy (3)
5% SHADOW Had pig outside to follow (6) (6) Mirror Cryptic Jan 30, 2026
5% TWICE "Once bitten, ___ shy" (5) Universal Jan 30, 2026
5% SEES Dates (4) Universal Jan 13, 2026
5% YET To date (3) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 12, 2026

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