Wily Crossword Clue
3 letters · New York Times · Monday, June 22, 2020 · 62-Down
Appeared in 10 New York Times Crosswords between July 1994 and June 2020.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 22, 2020 · 62-Down · 3 letters
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What does this clue mean?
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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3 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
Other answers seen for this clue
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