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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% | RATS Rodents | (4) | USA Today Quick | Jul 31, 2026 |
| 8% | E Rodents | (1) | USA Today Quick | Jul 31, 2026 |
| 8% | COY Flirtatiously shy | (3) | New York Times Midi | Jul 11, 2026 |
| 8% | HAMSTER Rodent | (7) | The Telegraph Quick | Jul 5, 2026 |
| 8% | INCASE As back-up | (6) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jun 14, 2026 |
| 7% | RAT Sewer rodent | (3) | ||
| 7% | SQUIRREL Arboreal rodent | (8) | The Times Concise | Jul 27, 2026 |
| 7% | CAPYBARAS Largest living rodents | (9) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Jul 26, 2026 |
| 7% | GNAWED Chewed like a rodent | (6) | USA Today | Jul 25, 2026 |
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