6
diplomatic(adjective, subtle, tactful, suave, politic)
6
false(adjective, wrong, dishonest, cunning, deceitful)
6
feline(feature, trait, craftiness, wiliness)
6
furtive(adjective, mean, smooth, false, dishonest)
6
knavish
6
plotting(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, knowing)
5
arch(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, subtle)
5
deep(adjective, smooth, sharp, cunning, sly)
5
resourceful(adjective, artful)
4
Machiavellian(adjective, smooth, sharp, negative, deceitful)
4
adroit(adjective, artful)
4
beguiling
4
cagey(adjective, mean, smooth, sharp, cunning)
4
conniving(adjective, mean, smooth, smart, false)
4
indirect(adjective, honest, dishonest, cunning, deceitful)
4
knowing
4
lying(adjective, false, dishonest, cunning, deceitful)
4
opportunistic(subtle, tactful, suave)
4
politic(adjective, cunning, shrewd, subtle, sly)
4
shady(adjective, smooth, false, dishonest, cunning)
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