The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word KOI which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Fish with a shy-sounding name crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| KOI | 100 % | 3 |
Why may KOI be the right solution?
The fish "Koi" sounds like the word "coy," which means shy or reserved.
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Crossword Answer definitions
KOI noun- Ornamental domesticated varieties of the common carp (Cyprinus carpio), of Japan and eastern Asia with red-gold or white coloring.
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