Answer:

bolder

Answer	Crossword Clue
BOLDER	Less timid
BOLDER	Having more brass
BOLDER	Not as timid

BOLDER	Not as shy
BOLDER	Less timid.
BOLDER	More fearless.
BOLDER	More abrupt.
BOLDER	More daring.
BOLDER	Darker and thicker, typewise
BOLDER	More intrepid

Crossword

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