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”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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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.