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The Clue

Sly (4 letter answer)

The Answer

CAGY

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Notes

The answer CAGY is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.

Related Clues

Cautious
Cunning
Shrewd
Hard to corner
Showing deviousness

Definition

CAGY as an adjective:

1. (cagey, cagy, canny, clever) = showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound"
2. (cagey, cagy, chary) = characterized by great cautious and wariness; "a cagey avoidance of a definite answer"; "chary of the risks involved"; "a chary investor"