The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word COYER which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1982.
Less open and forthright crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| COYER | 100 % | 5 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Less open and forthright
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- coy
- belvedere
- inland
- rupture
- moor
- moors
- noor
- wide
- alliteration
- indirect
- downright
- strong
Crossword Answer definitions
COYER adjective- Bashful, shy, retiring.
- Quiet, reserved, modest.
- Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
- Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way.
- Soft, gentle, hesitating.
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