Crossword Genius

Flinch though still game (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

quail

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

This might be a double definition.

'flinch' is the first definition.
(I know that flinch can be written as quail)

'still game' is the second definition.
'quail' can be an answer for 'game' (I've seen this before). I am unsure of the 'still' bit.

'though' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for quail that I've seen before include "Game bird - cower" , "Shrink; a bird" , "Show fear - of small game bird?" , "See little bird" , "Cower before the game-bird?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.