Cryptic crossword clue
Shy second under-secretary given 12 months 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word MOUSY

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What does MOUSY mean?

MOUSY noun
  1. A mouse.
MOUSY adjective
  1. Resembling a mouse.
  2. Abounding or infested with mice.

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