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Rodent is shy, backing up (5) Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Rodent is shy, backing up (5) last seen in Guardian Cryptic puzzle. 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 5 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is COYPU.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | COYPU Rodent is shy, backing up (5) | (5) | The Guardian Cryptic | Jul 28, 2025 |
| 8% | COY Playfully shy | (3) | ||
| 8% | GERBIL Rodent | (6) | The Telegraph Quick | Jan 22, 2026 |
| 8% | TIMID Shy | (5) | Premier Sunday | Jan 11, 2026 |
| 8% | TARSI Is rodent turning up bones? | (5) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 7% | HAMSTER Rodent (7) | (7) | Mirror Quick | Jan 30, 2026 |
| 7% | TWICE "Once bitten, ___ shy" | (5) | Universal | Jan 30, 2026 |
| 7% | REAR Bring up the back (4) | (4) | Mirror Cryptic | Jan 23, 2026 |
| 7% | MOLERATS "Naked" rodents | (8) | LA Times Daily | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 7% | RAT Rodent (3) | (3) | Mirror Quick | Jan 8, 2026 |
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