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BASHFUL Crossword Clue
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Crossword clue last updated: 17/09/2026
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Hint 1: Meaning
disposed to avoid notice; "they considered themselves a tough outfit and weren't bashful about letting anybody know it"; (`blate' is a Scottish term for bashful) .
Hint 2: Synonyms
SHY, COY, TIMID
Hint 3: Best answers
SHY, TIMID, COY
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What's the best solution for BASHFUL?
The most likely answer for the crossword clue BASHFUL is SHY. Other possible answers include TIMID, COY, blate.
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We have found 4 possible answers for the crossword clue BASHFUL.
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What is another word for BASHFUL?
We list 1 synonym related to BASHFUL. Common alternatives include BLATE.
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