13
sneaky(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
13
subtle(adjective, false, shrewd, clever, crafty)
13
foxiness(noun, honest, skill, means, deviousness)
12
artifice(noun, craft, plan, honest, twist)
12
crooked(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
12
knowing(adjective, sound, smooth, keen, sharp)
11
intelligent(adjective, sound, smooth, keen, sharp)
11
keen(adjective, smooth, sharp, smart, bright)
11
ability(noun, understanding, knowledge, line, experience)
11
art(noun, craft, power, knowledge, ability)
11
cagey(adjective, mean, smooth, keen, sharp)
11
cleverness(noun, craft, understanding, knowledge, ability)
11
deceit(noun, craft, act, honest, twist)
11
deep(adjective, sharp, intelligent, clever, sly)
11
duplicity(noun, craft, act, honest, practice)
11
evasive(adjective, deceitful, tricky, untrustworthy, sneaky)
11
finesse(noun, understanding, knowledge, ability, command)
11
skill(noun, understanding, power, knowledge, ability)
10
acute(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart)
10
adroitness(noun, understanding, knowledge, ability, line)
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