Shy; retiring Crossword Clue

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Here is the answer for the crossword clue Shy; retiring last seen in Telegraph Quick 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 TIMOROUS.

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TIMOROUS Shy; retiring (8) The Telegraph Quick Oct 12, 2015
74% BOLSHIE Shy, retiring and quiet -- that is difficult! (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 14, 2017
66% RETICENT Shy retiring Italian in bustling centre (8) The Sun Two Speed Oct 1, 2024
66% ADMIT A shy, retiring one's going to confess (5) The Telegraph Toughie May 17, 2018
51% WORTHLESS Shy, retiring, getting husband demoted without deserving contempt (9) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 3, 2023
9% COY Playfully shy (3) Thomas Joseph Sep 11, 2025
9% TIMID Shy (5) Universal Sep 6, 2025
8% EMERITUS Retired professor's designation (8) LA Times Daily Sep 14, 2025
8% BEDLINEN Set for retirement? (8) LA Times Daily Sep 6, 2025
8% GOINGTOBED Retiring, in a way (10) Universal Sep 3, 2025

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