Not as shy as one might think Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Saturday, February 18, 2017 · 29-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, February 18, 2017.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 18, 2017 · 29-Across · 3 letters
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What does this clue mean?
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
adjective
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