Reluctant (to) Crossword Clue

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Reluctant (to) Crossword Answer

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(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: Anagram

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