This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, January 17, 2026 (30 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Saturday puzzles are the hardest of the week and themeless, so clues are often deliberately misleading.
Answer length: 3 squares
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C _ _
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COY as a word: Pretending shyness or modesty, especially in an insincere or flirtatious way; Reluctant to give details about something sensitive; notably prudish.
COY has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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