The crossword solution for the term BASHFUL, E.G. is DWARF, which is a five-letter word. A DWARF is a mythical creature in European folklore typically depicted as a small humanoid being that lives in mountains and in the earth, and is associated with wisdom, smithing, mining, and crafting. Dwarfs are often described as having long beards, and are usually portrayed as being short and stocky. In literature, they are often used as comic relief characters, and are often portrayed as being bashful or shy.