Cautious Crossword Clue

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Cautious Crossword Answer

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CAREFUL

(7 letters)

LEERY

(5 letters)

GUARDED

(7 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
2. marked by keen caution and watchful prudence

Hint 2: Clue Definition

CAUTIOUS (noun)
1. people who are fearful and cautious
CAUTIOUS (adjective)
1. avoiding excess
2. showing careful forethought

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

CAREFUL
(7 letters)
LEERY
(5 letters)
GUARDED
(7 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
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