Shrinking section of government? I'm idealistic! Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TIMID Shrinking section of government? I'm idealistic! (5) The Telegraph Cryptic Jul 20, 2017
78% MALE "M," in the gender section on a form (4)
75% DREAMER Idealistic person (7) Commuter Jul 27, 2026
72% ROMANNUMERAL I or M, eg (5,7) (12) The Guardian Quick Jul 1, 2026
68% CRINGE Shrink in fear (6) Thomas Joseph Aug 8, 2026
68% URIE Michael of "Shrinking" (4) Wall Street Journal Jul 25, 2026
65% ORS C-section sections (3) New York Times Aug 1, 2026
65% ISIN "The Shrink __ __" with Cox & Arquette (4) USA Today Quick Jul 28, 2026
65% IKE "The Shrink __ __" with Cox & Arquette (3) USA Today Quick Jul 28, 2026
65% WINCE Shrink or start back (5) Puzzler Backwords Jul 19, 2026

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