Shy, modest Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Shy, modest . 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 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is COY.

Love the NYT Mini? Try our Mini.

Fresh puzzles every day, no paywall.

See results below advertisement

Crossword Answer For Shy, modest:

You can click on thetiles to reveal letter by letter before uncovering the full solution.

advertisement

40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% COY Shy, modest (3)
55% VIOLET "A shrinking ___," idiom used to refer to a shy, modest person (6)
8% BOASTS Isn't modest (6) Thomas Joseph Oct 16, 2025
8% COYLY In a shy manner (5) The Telegraph Plusword Oct 14, 2025
8% TIMID Shy (5) Universal Sep 6, 2025
8% BASHFUL Shy or modest (7)
8% DEMURE Shy and modest (6) Newsday Dec 4, 2024
7% SLOB Son, shy layabout (4) The Telegraph Cryptic Nov 5, 2025
7% UNPRETENTIOUS Modest nun's pirouette is extraordinary (13) (13) Puzzler Cryptic Oct 30, 2025
7% MEEK Modest, unassertive (4) (4) The Guardian Quick Oct 24, 2025
Shy, modest Crossword Clue
Stay up-to-date with our updates!
Explore your favorite daily puzzles and get quick tips, find missing answers to complete your crossword.
CW alt logo

Fresh Clues From Recent Puzzles

Your Crossword Clues FAQ Guide

We found 40 solutions for Shy, modest. The top solutions are determined by popularity, ratings and frequency of searches. The most likely answer for the clue is COY.

With crossword-solver.io you will find 40 solutions. We use historic puzzles to find the best matches for your question. We add many new clues on a daily basis.

With our crossword solver search engine you have access to over 7 million clues. You can narrow down the possible answers by specifying the number of letters it contains. We found more than 40 answers for Shy, modest.