“Playfully shy”

Here is the verified answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Playfully shy”, last seen on August 16, 2026.

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C?Y

A 3-letter across entry from the Sunday puzzle

The Answer

COY

The answer to “Playfully shy” is COY

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PublishedAug 16, 2026

Letter analysis

The clue “Playfully shy” appeared in the Wall Street Journal Crossword on Sunday, August 16, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is COY — a 3-letter word that begins with C and ends with Y.

This answer contains 1 vowel and 2 consonants. Click through any related clue below to keep solving, or open the full answer key for the day from the link above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to “Playfully shy”?

The answer to the Wall Street Journal Crossword clue “Playfully shy” is COY — a 3-letter across entry from the August 16, 2026 puzzle.

How many letters is the answer?

COY has 3 letters — 1 vowel and 2 consonants.

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