Shrinks back crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with S and has 5 letters.
SHIES — the 5-letter solution to “Shrinks back”, entered at 13 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for July 29, 2022.
About this clue
“Shrinks back” appeared as 13 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on July 29, 2022, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on November 11, 2025.
Other possible answers
Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.
- RECOILS7 letters
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What is the answer to “Shrinks back”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, July 29, 2022, the answer to “Shrinks back” is SHIES — 5 letters, entered at 13 Across.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: SHIES, RECOILS. 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 S.
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.