Enter a clue or pattern or both:

The Clue

Backed (away from) (5 letter answer)

The Answer

SHIED

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Notes

The answer SHIED is uncommon, appearing about once every 575 puzzles.

Related Clues

Balked
Flipped
Recoiled
Recoiled (from)
Shrank (from)
Started
___ away from (shunned)
Drew back
Started, as a horse
Started suddenly
Was skittish
Drew back in fear

Definition

SHY as a verb:

1. start suddenly, as from fight
2. throw quickly