Cryptic crossword clue
Doubly bashful when sick and everyone comes in to hum and haw

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 13 letter word SHILLY-SHALLY

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The straight part
We know that "hum and haw" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case hum and haw = shilly-shally.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SHILLY-SHALLY mean?

SHILLY-SHALLY noun
  1. Indecision; irresolution.
SHILLY-SHALLY verb
  1. To procrastinate.
  2. To vacillate.
SHILLY-SHALLY adjective
  1. Indecisive; wavering.

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