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adjective satellite • humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness • very docile • evidencing little spirit or courage; overly submissive or compliant | ||||
| 30% | 6 | Fight shy of English for "shy" | ||
adjective satellite • affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way | ||||
| 30% | 5 | Boundary? Then I'll be shy, be shy | ||
noun • an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: | ||||
Shy And Gentle
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MEEK which was last seen in the New York Times Mini crossword.
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MEEK
Updated: December 12, 2025
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