Cryptic crossword clue
Timid to admit, initially, not very easy to communicate 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word CONVEY

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The straight part
We know that "communicate" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case communicate = convey.
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 CONVEY mean?

CONVEY verb
  1. To move (something) from one place to another.
  2. To take or carry (someone) from one place to another.
  3. To communicate; to make known; to portray.
  4. To transfer legal rights (to).
  5. To manage with privacy; to carry out.
  6. To carry or take away secretly; to steal; to thieve.

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