Last seen in:
- The Guardian - Quick crossword No 15,232 - Mar 4 2019
- Newsday.com - Apr 1 2012
- The Telegraph - QUICK CROSSWORD NO: 26,218 - Apr 19 2010
- The Times - Concise - Sunday Times Concise 1124 - October 4, 2009
- The Telegraph - QUICK CROSSWORD NO: 23,845 - Sep 11 2002
- The Times - Concise - Times2 Concise 2380 - June 28, 2001
- The Guardian - Quick crossword No 9,508 - Oct 21 2000
Related Clues:
- Braggart's lack
- Victorian virtue
- "Aw shucks" quality
- Decency
- Trait of a good sportsman
- Asset of one who's retiring
- Shyness
- Cause of some blushing
- "The only sure bait when you angle for praise": Lord Chesterfield
- Unassuming nature
- Shrinking violet's problem
- "Aw, shucks" quality
- Unwillingness to boast
- State of being easily alarmed, not bold
- The fashion is never so bold when it comes to such a dirty place