Lacking courage Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, October 28, 2019 · 11-Down
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between June 2011 and October 2019.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 28, 2019 · 11-Down · 5 letters
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lacking conviction or boldness or courage; "faint heart ne'er won fair lady"
adjective
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