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The Clue
Hardly forward (3 letter answer)
The Answer
COY
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Notes
The answer COY is common and appears about once every 350 puzzles.
Related Clues
Arch
Bashful
Coquettish
Demure
Evasive
Overmodest
Reserved
Shy
Affectedly devious
Affectedly shy
Artfully shy
Far from forward
Like a coquette
Not forthright
Opposite of brazen
Playfully noncommittal
Playfully shy
Shrinking modestly
Holding back, in a way
Like Marvell's mistress
Not 100% open
Not exactly outgoing
Playing hard to get
Shy, but maybe not?
Definition
COY as an adjective:
1. (coy, demure, overmodest) = affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
2. showing marked and often playful or irritating evasiveness or reluctance to make a definite or committing statement; "a politician coy about his intentions"
3. modestly or warily rejecting approaches or overtures; "like a wild young colt, very inquisitive but very coy and not to be easily cajoled"