Cryptic crossword clue
Tried again after faulty start, being shy 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word RESERVED

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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Buddy explains!

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

RESERVED 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.
RESERVED adjective
  1. Slow to reveal emotion or opinions.
  2. Set aside for a particular person or purpose.

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