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“Very shy person”

The verified answer to the Newsday Crossword clue “Very shy person”, with letter-by-letter analysis and the full puzzle context for the Tuesday, September 1, 2026 puzzle.

Published · Across · 15 letters

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Letters 15
First letter S
Last letter T
S ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? T

A 15-letter across entry from the Tuesday puzzle

The Answer

S H R I N K I N G V I O L E T

The answer to “Very shy person” is SHRINKINGVIOLET

Letters 15
Direction Across
Published Sep 1, 2026

Letter analysis: the 15-letter answer

Vowels, consonants, and crossword construction notes
Unique 12 of 15 positions
Vowels 5 33% of word
Consonants 10 non-vowels
First letter S starts with

The clue “Very shy person” appeared in the Newsday Crossword on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 as a across entry. The verified answer is SHRINKINGVIOLET — a 15-letter word that begins with S and ends with T.

This answer contains 5 vowels and 10 consonants. The Newsday Crossword is published daily by Newsday on Long Island and edited by Stan Newman, whose Saturday Stumper is widely considered one of the toughest mainstream crosswords in print.

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Frequently asked questions about “Very shy person”

What is the answer to “Very shy person” in the Newsday Crossword?

The verified answer is SHRINKINGVIOLET — a 15-letter word that appeared as a across entry on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.

How many letters is the answer to “Very shy person”?

The answer SHRINKINGVIOLET contains 15 letters.

Was “Very shy person” an across or down clue?

This clue ran as a Across entry.

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