Slow to reveal one's thoughts (8)

I believe the answer is:

reticent

(Other definitions for reticent that I've seen before include "Reserved, not revealing thoughts readily" , "Not revealing one's thoughts readily" , "Quiet" , "Disinclined to speak" , "Holding back" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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