Reluctant Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, April 21, 2022 · 15-Across
Appeared in 10 New York Times Crosswords between December 1996 and April 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 21, 2022 · 15-Across · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom; "a reluctant smile"; "loath to admit a mistake"
adjective
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- Appeared in 3 New York Times Crosswords between December 1996 and November 1999.AVERSE6 lettersanswer page
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