Shrink back Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Saturday, October 4, 2025 · 19-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 4, 2025 · 19-Across · 6 letters
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draw back, as with fear or pain; "she flinched when they showed the slaughtering of the calf"
verb
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