63 entries under subtle topic. ×

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crafty(adjective, mean, smooth, keen, sharp)
51
cunning(noun, adjective, mean, smooth, keen)
38
foxy(adjective, mean, smooth, keen, sharp)
37
shrewd(adjective, mean, smooth, keen, sharp)
33
clever(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart)
29
slick(adjective, mean, smooth, keen, sharp)
24
calculating(adjective, mean, smooth, keen, sharp)
23
astute(adjective, mean, smooth, keen, sharp)
21
sharp(adjective, mean, smooth, keen, ability)
16
ingenious(adjective, mean, smooth, keen, sharp)
16
smooth(adjective, mean, keen, sharp, smart)
15
smart(adjective, mean, smooth, keen, sharp)
11
arch(adjective, mean, smooth, cunning, clever)
10
intelligent(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart)
8
cagey(adjective, mean, smooth, keen, sharp)
8
knowing(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart)
7
acute(adjective, smooth, keen, sharp, smart)
7
diplomatic(adjective, cunning, wise, prudent)
7
resourceful(adjective, smart, bright, original, intelligent)
6
adroit(adjective, keen, smart, shrewd, clever)
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