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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 95% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
3 | 37% | 5 | Affected modesty, with "the" | |
Affected Modesty Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "COYNESS" which means:
- noun
- • The affectation of being demure in a provocative way
An example sentence would be:
- • "Her coyness made it difficult for him to determine whether she was interested."
- • "The young girl's coyness was seen as charming by those around her."
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