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The Clue

Recoils (5 letter answer)

The Answer

SHIES

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Notes

The answer SHIES is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 700 puzzles.

Related Clues

Balks
Flings
Spooks
Starts
Acts skittish
Balks, as a horse
Draws back
Rears up
Shows skittishness
Starts, as a horse
Starts suddenly

Definition

SHY as a noun:

1. a quick throw; "he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman"

SHY as a verb:

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