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The Clue
More likely to retire (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SHIER
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Notes
The answer SHIER is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.
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Reserved to a greater degree
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"