Reluctant Crossword Clue

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Reluctant Crossword Answer

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AVERSE

(6 letters)

UNEAGER

(7 letters)

HESITANT

(8 letters)

RETICENT

(8 letters)

Helpful Hints

(adjective)
1. unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
2. (usually followed by `to’) strongly opposed

Hint 2: Clue Definition

RELUCTANT (adjective)
1. unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
2. disinclined to become involved

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

AVERSE
(6 letters)
UNEAGER
(7 letters)
HESITANT
(8 letters)
RETICENT
(8 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

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