Unlikely to make the first move, say Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SHY Unlikely to make the first move, say (3) USA Today Dec 26, 2025
7% IMPELS Makes move (6) Newsday Nov 14, 2025
7% TIMID Unlikely to make the first move (5) New York Times Apr 7, 2024
6% VIES Tries for first place, say (4)
6% MEATY Unlike vegan food (5) Premier Sunday Jan 11, 2026
6% ASTIR On the move (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jan 9, 2026
6% BIGIF "That's a ___!" ("Seems unlikely!") (5) New York Times Mini Jan 6, 2026
6% WIN Take first place on a podium, say (3)
6% ERR Make a wrong turn, say (3) LA Times Daily Jan 5, 2026
6% INS Write-___ (unlikely election winners) (3) New York Times Jan 5, 2026

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