Hard First

Hint 1 of 8:

TRYST

Hint 2 of 8:

SPRYLY

Hint 3 of 8:

SLYLY

Hint 4 of 8:

GYPSY

Hint 5 of 8:

CRYPT

Hint 6 of 8:

SHY

Hint 7 of 8:

MY