Most cunning Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, November 26, 2024 · 9-Down
Appeared in 8 New York Times Crosswords between September 1994 and November 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · November 26, 2024 · 9-Down · 6 letters
SLIEST0 of 6 letters revealed
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marked by skill in deception; "cunning men often pass for wise"; "deep political machinations"; "a foxy scheme"; "a slick evasive answer"; "sly as a fox"; "tricky Dick"; "a wily old attorney"
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6 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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- Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between August 1995 and April 2020.SLYEST6 lettersanswer page
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