The Clue
Slow to mix, say (3 letter answer)
The Answer
SHY
Tags
Notes
The answer SHY is seen frequently, appearing about once every 140 puzzles.
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Definition
SHY as a noun:
1. a quick throw; "he gave the ball a shy to the first baseman"
SHY as a verb:
1. start suddenly, as from fight
2. throw quickly
SHY as an adjective:
1. (diffident, shy, timid, unsure) = lacking self-confidence; "stood in the doorway diffident and abashed"; "problems that call for bold not timid responses"; "a very unsure young man"
2. easily startled or frightened
3. short; "eleven is one shy of a dozen"
4. wary and distrustful; disposed to avoid persons or things; "shy of strangers"