Bashful crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with S and has 3 letters.
SHY — the 3-letter solution to “Bashful”, entered at 24 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for May 18, 2023.
About this clue
“Bashful” appeared as 24 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on May 18, 2023, and the answer is 3 letters long. We have tracked this clue 5 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on February 13, 2025.
Other possible answers
Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.
- MEEK4 letters
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What is the answer to “Bashful”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, May 18, 2023, the answer to “Bashful” is SHY — 3 letters, entered at 24 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: MEEK, SHY. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 3 letters and starts with S.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.