Answer: guarded

AnswerCrossword Clue
GUARDED

Kept a close eye on

GUARDED

Careful not to say too much

GUARDED

Vigilant

GUARDED
Cautious
GUARDED
Prudent
GUARDEDKept watch over
GUARDEDCautious.
GUARDEDCircumspect
GUARDEDUnwilling to say much
GUARDEDWatched over
GUARDEDKind of optimism