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Demure, reserved (3)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

coy

I believe this is a double definition.

'demure' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'reserved' is the second definition.
(both can mean shy)

(Other definitions for coy that I've seen before include "Pretending modesty" , "Affectedly modest or shy" , "not forthcoming" , "Pretending shyness" , "Demure, like Marvell's mistress" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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