Like a kid hiding behind his mom, perhaps — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the June 22 2025 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
SHY
3 letters
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Where this clue appears
June 22 2025
Daily
Daily Themed Crossword June 22 2025
SHY
Averting one's gaze, say
SHY
3
Like one who is the opposite of a social butterfly
SHY
3
"Once bitten, twice ___"
SHY
3
Reserved, like an introvert
SHY
3
Like a kid hiding behind his mother's skirt, perhaps
SHY
3
Reserved
SHY
3
Not outgoing
SHY
3
Timid and prone to blushing
SHY
3
Far from extroverted
SHY
3
Quite timid, say
SHY
3
Not a social butterfly
SHY
3
Bashful or timid
SHY
3
Stitched edge of a cloth
HEM
3
"Uncle ___ Wants You!" (words on recruitment posters)
SAM
3
Use an oar to move a boat
ROW
3
Local atmosphere, of a sort
AURA
4
Actress Amurri
EVA
3
"___ may suggest something ...": 2 wds.
IFI
3
"Say cheese!" action
SMILE
5
Moms and dads
PARENTS
7
Move to a higher rank or position
ASCEND
6
"What ___ is new?"
ELSE
4
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