“Timid” crossword clue
Answer
M
E
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K
••••MEEK
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.MEEK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Timid”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 31, 2026, where it runs at 123 Across and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 31, 2026 grid89D"Money-back guarantee" and "Limited-time offer"7 ltrs›96DFull6 ltrs›104DFive Pillars religion5 ltrs›115DToll3 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••MEEK4 ltrs
•••SHY3 ltrs
••••••••TIMOROUS8 ltrs
•••••••NERVOUS7 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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