112 entries under cunning topic. ×

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double-dealing(adjective, mean, smooth, dishonest)
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sneaky(adjective, dishonest, deceitful, sly)
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astute(adjective, mean, smooth, sensitive)
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feline(adjective, feature, trait, craftiness)
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ingenious(adjective, mean, smooth, knowing)
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intriguing(noun, adjective, mean, smooth, sensitive)
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subtle(adjective, mean, smooth, false, sensitive)
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deceptive(adjective, mean, smooth, false, dishonest)
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furtive(adjective, mean, smooth, dubious)
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unscrupulous(adjective, mean, smooth, corrupt, negative)
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arch(mean, smooth, subtle, knowing)
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artifice(noun, deception, deceit, craftiness)
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serpentine(adjective, false, misleading, illusory)
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underhanded(adjective, false, corrupt, dishonest)
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wary(adjective, shrewd, manipulative)
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contrivance(noun, twist, game, device)
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deep(deceitful, sly, crafty, devious)
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politic(adjective, shrewd, subtle, sly)
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scheme(noun, craftiness, wiles)
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stratagem(noun, craftiness, wiles)
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