The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word WORRY which also is the latest solution we found used in LA Times in 2006.
It "often gives a small thing a big shadow": old proverb crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| WORRY | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: It "often gives a small thing a big shadow": old proverb
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Crossword Answer definitions
WORRY noun- A strong feeling of anxiety.
- An instance or cause of such a feeling.
- To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
- Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
- To harass; to irritate or distress.
- To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.
- To touch repeatedly, to fiddle with.
- To strangle.
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