Cryptic crossword clue
Mum, with delicate crown, starts getting confused 5-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word TIGHT-LIPPED

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What does TIGHT-LIPPED mean?

TIGHT-LIPPED adjective
  1. Having the lips pressed together.
  2. Unwilling to divulge information.

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