Timid, ineffectual person Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% NEBBISH Timid, ineffectual person (7) USA Today Jul 5, 2015
7% SHY Timid (3) USA Today Mar 3, 2026
7% IDARE "Do __?" (timid person's question) (5) Newsday Dec 14, 2025
7% MILKSOP Pitifully ineffectual person (7) The Times Concise Dec 11, 2025
6% FUDGE Ineffectual compromise that a confectioner provides (5) (5) The Guardian Cryptic Feb 17, 2026
6% MELT Timid person encountered inspiring lecturer (4) (4) The Sun Two Speed Jan 22, 2026
6% HOORAYHENRY Ineffectual young toff * (11) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 4, 2026
6% WIMP Ineffectual person (4) The Sun Mini May 12, 2025
6% EMPTYSUIT Ineffectual person (9) New York Times Jul 27, 2022
6% EUNUCH Ineffectual person (6) The Times Concise Jul 31, 2020

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