The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word PUSSYFOOT which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1994.
Be afraid to offend crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PUSSYFOOT | 100 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Be afraid to offend
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- pussyfoot
- stink
- apprehensive
- deterrence
- frighten
- frightened
- frightening
- intimidate
- panicked
- scare
- scared
- smell
Crossword Answer definitions
PUSSYFOOT verb- To move silently, stealthily, or furtively.
- To act timidly or cautiously.
- To use euphemistic language or circumlocution.
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