Retiring crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with T and has 5 letters.

TIMID

TIMID — the 5-letter solution to “Retiring”, entered at 17 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for January 27, 2022.

About this clue

“Retiring” appeared as 17 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on January 27, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on January 30, 2026.

Letters
5
Position
17 Down
Times seen
3

Other possible answers

Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.

  • SHY3 letters

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Retiring”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, January 27, 2022, the answer to “Retiring” is TIMID — 5 letters, entered at 17 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: SHY, TIMID. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 5 letters and starts with T.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.