Shy — not like us when given papers for Queen Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DIFFIDENT Shy — not like us when given papers for Queen (9) The Times Cryptic Jan 4, 2016
6% COY Playfully shy (3)
6% CITES Uses as evidence in a research paper (5) LA Times Daily Jan 20, 2026
6% TIMID Shy (5) Premier Sunday Jan 11, 2026
5% SHRED Bit quiet when given wine (5) (5) The Guardian Quick Cryptic Jan 31, 2026
5% TEARFUL Given to weeping (7) The Times Concise Jan 31, 2026
5% TWICE "Once bitten, ___ shy" (5) Universal Jan 30, 2026
5% STAPLE Paper fasteners (6) Commuter Jan 30, 2026
5% LEAF Loose-___ paper (4) USA Today Jan 30, 2026
5% KNEES Joints used when cycling (5) Universal Jan 29, 2026

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