Reserved — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the December 29 2025 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
SHY
3 letters
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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
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
Like a kid hiding behind his mom, perhaps
SHY
3
Animal's warm coat
FUR
3
Stanley Cup organization: Abbr.
NHL
3
Santa visitor's seat
LAP
3
___-friendly (easy to operate)
USER
4
Winning tic-tac-toe row that is not "XXX"
OOO
3
Platform for some Apple devices
IOS
3
One who uses a compass or GPS
NAVIGATOR
9
Clever, like a fox
SLY
3
"My country, ___ of thee ..."
TIS
3
Locust or termite, e.g. (rhymes with "best")
PEST
4
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