Down clue · August 19, 2026

Slow to open up

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Wednesday, August 19, 2026.

"Slow to open up"

S
H
Y

SHY

3 letters · 0 vowels · 3 consonants

Letter analysis

3-letter answer

Letters

3

total length

Vowels

0

A E I O U

Unique

3

distinct letters

Direction

Down

in the grid

About this clue

The clue "Slow to open up" in the LA Times Crossword for Wednesday, August 19, 2026 resolves to SHY, a 3-letter answer.

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