Last seen in:
- The Guardian - Quick crossword No 16,297 - Aug 1 2022
- The Guardian - Quick crossword No 14,491 - Oct 17 2016
- Universal - Apr 25 2009
- Wall Street Journal - Jan 13 2006 - January 13, 2006 - Rhyming Dictionary
- USA Today - Apr 21 2004
- Irish Times (Simplex) - Jan 8 1998
- Irish Times (Simplex) - Jul 1 1997
Related Clues:
- Devious, in a way
- Affectedly demure
- Coyly decorous
- Slyly shy
- Flirtatiously shy
- Quiet and modest
- Slyly hesitant
- Less than forthcoming
- Pretending to be bashful
- Pretending to be quiet and serious
- Pretending to be shy
- Modest and shy
- Pretending to be shy or embarrassed
- Pretending to be shy or bashful
- Affectedly quiet and serious