Diffident means less than pushy
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The clue “Diffident means less than pushy” has appeared 2 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Evening Standard crossword on December 27, 2025, where the answer was SHY.
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