Mentally sharp Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Monday, November 28, 2005 · 24-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, November 28, 2005.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 28, 2005 · 24-Across · 6 letters
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marked by practical hardheaded intelligence; "a smart businessman"; "an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease"; "he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow"
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