Crossword clue
“Reluctant to ask out one's crush, maybe”
This clue appeared as 68-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The answer has 3 letters.
Answer · 3 lettersFirst appearance
SHYLetters3
Starts withS
Ends withY
Vowels0
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Reluctant to ask out one's crush, maybe” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 14, 2025 as 68-Down. Its answer is a 3-letter word that starts with S and ends with Y.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Reluctant to ask out one's crush, maybe” clue?+
The answer is SHY (3 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 14, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
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