The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word YELLOWISH
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result YELLOWISH
- Who is upset, first to cry, a bit cowardly?
- To make a lot of noise over something wanted is a bit sensational?
- To show pain is hard and a bit cowardly
- Cry over desire to be somewhat lacking in courage?
- Cry over unfortunate who is quite sickly-looking
- Wise Holly at sea turns sallow
- Make a lot of noise over something fancied, like gold
- Cry at nothing and hope to be only slightly cowardly?
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What does YELLOWISH mean?
YELLOWISH adjective- Somewhat yellow (in colour).