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The Clue

Least likely to take command (6 letter answer)

The Answer

SHIEST

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Notes

The answer SHIEST is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.

Related Clues

Least forward
Least outgoing
Most bashful
Most diffident
Most like a wallflower

Definition

SHY as an adjective:

1. (diffident, shy, timid, unsure) = lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man"
2. easily startled or frightened
3. short; "eleven is one shy of a dozen"
4. wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things; "shy of strangers"