Gun-shy Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Thursday, January 10, 2019 · 37-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between October 2008 and January 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 10, 2019 · 37-Across · 4 letters
WARY0 of 4 letters revealed
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marked by keen caution and watchful prudence; "they were wary in their movements"; "a wary glance at the black clouds"; "taught to be wary of strangers"
adjective
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