The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SHIED , but the solution may also be HESITATED which is one of the most recent solution (1961 in New York Times).
Demurred crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SHIED | 50 % | 5 |
| HESITATED | 50 % | 9 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Demurred
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- demurral
- demurrals
- demurrer
- demurrage
- declined
- reluctant
- rebuffed
- refused
- refusal
- reluctance
- reluctancy
- hesitated
Crossword Answer definitions
SHIED verb- To avoid due to timidness or caution.
- To jump back in fear.
- To throw sideways with a jerk; to fling
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
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More clues leading to the result SHIED
- Backed off
- Drew back
- Acted skittish
- Flinched
- Chucked
- Flung
- Showed reluctance
- Recoiled
- Backed (away)
- Jumped with fright