Tricksy Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 14, 2023 · 126-Across
Appeared in 2 New York Times Crosswords between October 2022 and May 2023.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 14, 2023 · 126-Across · 3 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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