Cryptic crossword clue
Rev Spooner's pale, upset and close-mouthed 5-6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word TIGHTLIPPED

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What does TIGHTLIPPED mean?

TIGHTLIPPED adjective
  1. Having the lips pressed together.
  2. Unwilling to divulge information.

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