Tricky Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Wednesday, May 9, 2012 · 8-Down
Appeared in 8 New York Times Crosswords between November 1995 and May 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 9, 2012 · 8-Down · 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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