What is the answer to "Not likely to make the first move, say" in the NYT Crossword?

The answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Not likely to make the first move, say" is SHY (3 letters).

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Down clue · from the October 5, 2026 puzzle

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SHY

3 letters · Down · last seen October 5, 2026