On one's guard Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, April 17, 2002 · 69-Across
Appeared in 4 New York Times Crosswords between January 1995 and April 2002.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 17, 2002 · 69-Across · 4 letters
WARY0 of 4 letters revealed
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marked by keen caution and watchful prudence; "they were wary in their movements"; "a wary glance at the black clouds"; "taught to be wary of strangers"
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Wednesday, May 31, 2000.LEERY5 lettersanswer page
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