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The Clue
Astute (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SHREWD
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Notes
The answer SHREWD is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Definition
SHREWD as an adjective:
1. (astute, sharp, shrewd) = marked by practical hardheaded intelligence; "a smart businessman"; "an astute tenant always reads the small print in a lease"; "he was too shrewd to go along with them on a road that could lead only to their overthrow"
2. (calculating, calculative, conniving, scheming, shrewd) = used of persons; "the most calculating and selfish men in the community"