Cryptic crossword clue
Timid setter’s crossing river 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word MOUSEY

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The straight part
We know that "Timid" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case timid = mousey.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does MOUSEY mean?

MOUSEY adjective
  1. Resembling a mouse.
  2. Abounding or infested with mice.

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