Shy and retiring (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TIMID Shy and retiring (5) (5)
33% BACKWARD Shy and retiring in retrospect? (8) The Sun Two Speed Oct 27, 2023
3% STAB Go mad in retirement (4) (4) The Sun Two Speed Sep 5, 2025
3% STARTLE Shy Dawn emptied latrine (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Sep 4, 2025
3% GOINGTOBED Retiring, in a way (10) Universal Sep 3, 2025
3% PENSION Retired person's payment (7) (7) Mirror Classic Sep 3, 2025
3% COY Playfully shy (3)
3% IRA Retirement fund letters (3)
3% EMERITI Some retired faculty (7) New York Times Aug 21, 2025
3% OVER Retired minister, old, done! (4) The Telegraph Toughie Aug 19, 2025
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