Shy and skittish Crossword Clue

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Shy and skittish Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. of something having a drab pale brown color resembling a mouse
2. quiet and timid and ineffectual

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SKITTISH (adjective)
1. unpredictably excitable (especially of horses)
SHY (adjective)
1. lacking self-confidence
2. short
SHY (noun)
1. a quick throw
SHY (verb)
1. start suddenly, as from fright
2. throw quickly

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