Shy leaving work Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Shy leaving work last seen in Telegraph 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 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RETIRING.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% RETIRING Shy leaving work (8) The Telegraph Cryptic Jan 29, 2018
3% COY Playfully shy (3)
3% RUBBISH Terrible massage with work-shy member of the clergy (7) (7) The Sun Two Speed Feb 10, 2026
3% PARTS Leaves (5) The Telegraph Mini Jan 31, 2026
3% TWICE "Once bitten, ___ shy" (5) Universal Jan 30, 2026
3% EXIT Leave (4) Commuter Jan 28, 2026
3% BOLT Return of tense, shy wolf (4) The Telegraph Toughie Jan 21, 2026
3% CHUCKLE Shy and hollow little laugh (7) The Times Cryptic Jan 12, 2026
3% TIMID Shy (5) Premier Sunday Jan 11, 2026
3% GARDENING Sort of leave work around the house (9) (9) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 5, 2026

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