Modest Crossword Clue

The clue for today's Mirror quick crossword Puzzle is mentioned hereby: "Modest", we have found possible solution below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue "Modest" leads us to the answer "DEMURE." Here's why this clue corresponds to the answer:

• Subtle Behavior: The word "Modest" often connotes behaviors or appearances that are humble and unassuming, which aligns with the idea of being demure.
• Reserved Demeanor: In the context of social interactions, someone described as modest may exhibit a reserved or shy demeanor, characteristics that are associated with being demure.
• Manner of Dress: Modesty can also refer to a reserved manner of dress, avoiding bold or attention-grabbing attire, which reflects the demure nature of an individual.
• Polite and Reticent: Someone who is modest typically avoids drawing attention to themselves and displays politeness in their interactions, akin to the behavior of someone described as demure.

In crossword puzzles, the clues are crafted to lead solvers to specific words that match both the definition and the letter pattern, making "DEMURE" the fitting answer for today's clue "Modest."

More Answers:

• DEMURE
• HUMBLE
• CHASTE
• UNASSUMING
• UNPRETENTIOUS
• COY
• MEEK
• HOMELY
• MOUSE
• DECENT
• SMALLSCALE
• SIMPLE

Definition of "DEMURE"

(of a woman or her behaviour) reserved, modest, and shy

Example :

I shared a compartment with a child and his demure governess

a demure white lace cap

 The Crossword clue "Modest" published 80 time/s & has 12 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Mirror quick	14 April 2024	DEMURE
The Times Concise	29 September 2023	HUMBLE
Crossword Champ Premium	30 August 2023	CHASTE
The Irish Independent Simple	28 July 2023	UNASSUMING
The Irish News Quick	22 July 2023	UNPRETENTIOUS
Evening Standard - Quick	25 April 2023	DEMURE

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Crossword	Date	Answer
Lovatts Universal	19 March 2023	COY
Penny dell	24 October 2022	CHASTE
New York Times	31 December 2020	DEMURE
Wall Street Journal	12 December 2020	DEMURE
The Telegraph - Quick	10 July 2020	HUMBLE
The Guardian Quick	25 March 2020	UNASSUMING
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	15 January 2020	DEMURE
Evening Standard - Easy	16 August 2019	COY
The Washington Post Sunday	12 August 2018	HUMBLE
The Guardian	16 April 2018	DEMURE
Mirror classic	24 September 2017	DEMURE
Premier Sunday – King Feature Syndicate	13 August 2017	HUMBLE
Newsday.com	2 December 2015	HUMBLE
Rock and Roll	15 September 2013	MOUSE
L.A. Times Daily	3 January 2007	HUMBLE
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	27 April 2005	COY