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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