Cryptic crossword clue
Minister to put on touching shyness 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word RESERVE

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The straight part
We know that "shyness" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case shyness = reserve.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RESERVE mean?

RESERVE noun
  1. (behaviour) Restriction.
  2. That which is reserved or kept back, as for future use.
  3. (social) Something initially kept back for later use in a recreation.
  4. In exhibitions, a distinction indicating that the recipient will get a prize in the event of another person being disqualified.
  5. (calico printing) A resist.
  6. A preparation used on an object being electroplated to fix the limits of the deposit.
RESERVE verb
  1. To keep back; to retain.
  2. To keep in store for future or special use.
  3. To book in advance; to make a reservation.
  4. To make an exception of; to except.

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