Tip: Select
a length for advanced search!
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letters | Answer | Clue | ||
| 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a fricative sound (especially as an expression of disapproval) • a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt verb • make a sharp hissing sound, as if to show disapproval • move with a whooshing sound • express or utter with a hiss • show displeasure, as after a performance or speech | ||||
| 95% | 6 | Exact Match! | ||
verb • crouch or curl up • show submission or fear | ||||
| 40% | 4 | What a scaredy-cat feels | ||
noun • an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight) • an anxious feeling • a feeling of profound respect for someone or something verb • be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event • be afraid or scared of; be frightened of • be sorry; used to introduce an unpleasant statement • be uneasy or apprehensive about • regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of | ||||
Acts Like A Scaredy Cat
Check other possible answers below.
Best Possible Answers
Users Also Searched For These Clues...
We think you're currently doing a New York Times crossword, and other users also searched for these clues:
Unappetizing foodBudget
Perfume compound
Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| New York Times10 May 2025 | Down 2 | |
This clue was last seen in the publications above.
| ||
How's It Work?
Our Data
Our database consists of millions of crossword clues, anagrams, synonyms and more. We have over 9 million crossword clues with answers, 5 million synonyms and over 10 million anagrams. We also keep track of popular crosswords such as the New York Times(NYT) with the dates and answers for your convenience.
Even if we don't have the clue in our database, we can still find the answer for you. Simply filter by number of letters and enter any characters that you know of, and our algorithm will return any matching words or phrases.
Alternatively you can use our Known Letters Finder Tool
Check out past New York Times clues and answers, or the NYT Mini Crossword
Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
|---|---|---|
1 | "Do ___?" (scaredy-cat's query)
New York Times -
14 Mar 1999 | New York Times / 14 Mar 1999 |
2 | Being a scaredy-cat | |
3 | From island in Pacific ring America like a scaredy-cat
The Guardian Cryptic -
23 Dec 2022 | The Guardian Cryptic / 23 Dec 2022 |
4 | Like a scaredy-cat
New York Times Mini -
17 Jun 2015 | New York Times Mini / 17 Jun 2015 |
5 | Scaredy-cat
New York Times -
01 Feb 1990 | New York Times / 01 Feb 1990 |
6 | Scaredy-cat, maybe
New York Times -
29 Apr 2012 | New York Times / 29 Apr 2012 |
7 | Scaredy-cat of the animal fables |
