3
reserved(adjective, secret, sneaky, stealthy)
3
resourceful(adjective, smart, bright, intelligent)
3
smart(adjective, mean, smooth, keen, sharp)
3
subtle(mean, smooth, sharp, smart, clever)
3
tight-lipped(adjective, secret, sneaky, stealthy)
3
underhand(adjective, secret, sneaky, stealthy)
3
vigilant(adjective, sharp, bright, sensible, lively)
3
vulpine
3
watchful(adjective, sharp, smart, bright, sensible)
2
apprehensive(adjective, alert, careful, aware, attentive)
2
attentive(sharp, lively, restrained, careful, cautious)
2
conniving(mean, smooth, smart, dishonest, cunning)
2
deep(smooth, sharp, smart, bright, intelligent)
2
discerning(adjective, smooth, reasonable, keen, sharp)
2
feline(mysterious, private, reticent, taciturn, covert)
2
forethoughtful(careful, thoughtful, prudent, watchful, guarded)
2
gingerly(restrained, careful, reserved, cautious, prudent)
2
heady(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart)
2
intelligent(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart)
2
inventive(smart, bright, intelligent)
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