70 entries under clever topic. ×

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slick(adjective, smooth, sharp, uncertain, negative)
31
smooth(adjective, smooth, sharp, uncertain, intelligent)
30
tricky(adjective, keen, sharp, smart, delicate)
28
crafty(adjective, keen, sharp, smart, informal)
24
cunning(adjective, keen, sharp, smart, false)
23
sly(adjective, sharp, false, negative, dishonest)
22
wily(adjective, keen, sharp, smart, informal)
21
foxy(adjective, sharp, uncertain, negative, cunning)
20
shrewd(adjective, negative, cunning, deceitful)
19
artful(adjective, smooth, sharp, negative, cunning)
13
calculating(adjective, sharp, negative, intelligent, cunning)
11
canny(adjective, smooth, sharp, smart, informal)
11
sharp(adjective, bad, wrong, keen, smart)
11
underhand(adjective, bad, wrong, keen, sharp)
9
astute(adjective, sharp, intelligent, cunning)
9
subtle(adjective, smooth, sharp, cunning)
8
cagey(adjective, sharp, uncertain, intelligent, deceitful)
7
ingenious(adjective, sharp, smart, intelligent, cunning)
6
wary(adjective, smooth, sharp, smart, cunning)
5
skillful(adjective, smart, cunning, shrewd)
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