Cagey, tight-lipped (9)

I believe the answer is:

secretive

(Other definitions for secretive that I've seen before include "Inclined to concealment" , "giving nothing away" , "Very private" , "withdrawn" , "Unforthcoming" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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