What does the cryptic crossword clue "Coy at first, as ‘worried well’ (12)" mean?

The definition is "well'". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of COYATFIRSTAS ("Coy at first, as") [anagram: "'worried"] = SATISFACTORY; definition: "well'" The answer is SATISFACTORY.

Coy at first, as ‘worried well’ (12)

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