The Clue
Nimble-minded (6 letter answer)
The Answer
CLEVER
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Notes
The answer CLEVER is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.
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Definition
CLEVER as an adjective:
1. (adroit, clever, ingenious) = skillful (or showing skill) in adapting means to ends; "cool prudence and sensitive selfishness along with quick perception of what is possible--these distinguish an adroit politician"; "came up with a clever story"; "an ingenious press agent"; "an ingenious scheme"
2. (cagey, cagy, canny, clever) = showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound"
3. (apt, clever) = mentally quick and resourceful; "an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker
4. (clever, cunning, ingenious) = showing inventiveness and skill; "a clever gadget"; "the cunning maneuvers leading to his success"; "an ingenious solution to the problem"