Playfully shy crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with C and has 3 letters.
COY — the 3-letter solution to “Playfully shy”, entered at 20 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for May 13, 2022.
About this clue
“Playfully shy” appeared as 20 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on May 13, 2022, and the answer is 3 letters long. We have tracked this clue 4 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on September 11, 2025.
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What is the answer to “Playfully shy”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Friday, May 13, 2022, the answer to “Playfully shy” is COY — 3 letters, entered at 20 Across.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Playfully shy” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been COY, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 3 letters and starts with C.
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No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.