Playfully shy Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Monday, May 19, 2014 · 16-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between October 2011 and May 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 19, 2014 · 16-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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