Crossword clue

Timid crossword clue

We have 16 answers for the clue “Timid”, from 3–12 letters. The most likely answer is SHY.

Top answer SHY 3 letters · Nervous in company

All answers for “Timid”

AnswerLettersMeaning
3-letter answers
SHY Best match 3 Nervous in company
4-letter answers
MEEK 4 Quiet and submissive
5-letter answers
MOUSY 5 Timid and quiet
6-letter answers
YELLOW 6 Cowardly, informal
7-letter answers
FEARFUL 7 Easily frightened
NERVOUS 7 Easily agitated
BASHFUL 7 Shy and easily embarrassed
CHICKEN 7 Cowardly, informal
8-letter answers
TIMOROUS 8 Showing fear or nervousness
RETIRING 8 Tending to avoid company
COWARDLY 8 Lacking courage
SHEEPISH 8 Embarrassed and shy
9-letter answers
DIFFIDENT 9 Lacking self-confidence
SHRINKING 9 Shy and retiring
12-letter answers
APPREHENSIVE 12 Anxious that something bad will happen
FAINTHEARTED 12 Lacking courage

What does “Timid” mean?

Timid means lacking courage or confidence, easily frightened. It is an adjective describing people or animals.

Solving tip

SHY and MEEK suit short slots; FEARFUL and NERVOUS are mid-length. TIMOROUS and MOUSY are close classic synonyms.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to the crossword clue "Timid"?

The most likely answer is SHY (3 letters) — Nervous in company. Other common answers are MEEK (4), FEARFUL (7), TIMOROUS (8), NERVOUS (7).

How many letters are in the answer to "Timid"?

Answers to "Timid" range from 3–12 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.