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Kept back, being shy Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue Kept back, being shy last seen in Telegraph Cryptic puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 8 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is RESERVED.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | RESERVED Kept back, being shy | (8) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Jun 7, 2021 |
| 7% | COYLY In a shy manner | (5) | The Telegraph Plusword | Oct 14, 2025 |
| 7% | COY Shy | (3) | LA Times Daily | Oct 2, 2025 |
| 7% | TIMID Shy | (5) | Universal | Sep 6, 2025 |
| 7% | PRESERVED Kept quiet, being shy | (9) | The Guardian Cryptic | Nov 22, 2021 |
| 6% | SLOB Son, shy layabout | (4) | The Telegraph Cryptic | Nov 5, 2025 |
| 6% | WINES Drinks kept in a cellar | (5) | New York Times Mini | Nov 2, 2025 |
| 6% | RANON Kept going and going | (5) | The Telegraph Cross Atlantic | Oct 25, 2025 |
| 6% | TIDY Well-kept | (4) | Newsday | Oct 19, 2025 |
| 6% | ONICE Kept chilled | (5) | Newsday | Oct 15, 2025 |
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