“Be shy” crossword clue
Answer
O
W
E
•••OWE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OWE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Be shy”. It was last seen in the puzzle of April 2, 2026, where it runs at 8 Down and fills 3 squares. It crosses 3 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Apr 2, 2026 grid6ADish often topped with lime and cilantro3 ltrs›14ATeam behind the cameras4 ltrs›16AQuestion after "Well, well, well ..."10 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
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