Crossword Genius

Reserve in speech (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

reticence

(Other definitions for reticence that I've seen before include "Tendency to hold back" , "Shyness" , "modesty" , "Tendency to be reserved in communication" , "Quality of being sparing in communication" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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