Shy, but maybe not? Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Thursday, June 12, 1997 · 62-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Thursday, June 12, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 12, 1997 · 62-Down · 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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