Sly Crossword Clue
6 letters · New York Times · Tuesday, October 24, 2023 · 18-Down
Appeared in 11 New York Times Crosswords between June 1994 and October 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · October 24, 2023 · 18-Down · 6 letters
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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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