Sly - Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Sly?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Sly is ARCH. Other possible answers include ARTFUL, CAGY, CRAFTY, CUNNING, LEERY, SNEAKY.

Q: How many solutions are there for Sly?

We have found 7 possible answers for the crossword clue Sly.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Sly?

Clues like Sly often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sun Two Speed, The Observer Speedy, The Times Quick Cryptic, The Independent, The Daily Telegraph GK, among others.

Crossword Clue Last Updated: 15/01/2025

Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Sly.

4 letter answer(s) to sly

ARCH

(architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
a passageway under a curved masonry construction; "they built a triumphal arch to memorialize their victory"
expert in skulduggery; "an arch criminal"
form an arch or curve; "her back arches"; "her hips curve nicely"
naughtily or annoyingly playful; "teasing and worrying with impish laughter"; "a wicked prank"

CAGY

characterized by great caution and wariness; "a cagey avoidance of a definite answer"; "chary of the risks involved"; "a chary investor"
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound"

6 letter answer(s) to sly

ARTFUL

marked by skill in achieving a desired end especially with cunning or craft; "the artful dodger"; "an artful choice of metaphors"
not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness; "an ambitious, disingenuous, philistine, and hypocritical operator, who...exemplified...the most disagreeable traits of his time"- David Cannadine; "a disingenuous excuse"

CRAFTY

evasive
marked by skill in deception; "cunning men often pass for wise"; "deep political machinations"; "a foxy scheme"; "a slick evasive answer"; "sly as a fox"; "tricky Dick"; "a wily old attorney"
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SNEAKY

marked by deception; "achieved success in business only by underhand methods"
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed; "a furtive manner"; "a sneak attack"; "stealthy footsteps"; "a surreptitious glance at his watch"

7 letter answer(s) to sly

CUNNING

crafty artfulness (especially in deception)
marked by skill in deception; "cunning men often pass for wise"; "deep political machinations"; "a foxy scheme"; "a slick evasive answer"; "sly as a fox"; "tricky Dick"; "a wily old attorney"
showing inventiveness and skill; "a clever gadget"; "the cunning maneuvers leading to his success"; "an ingenious solution to the problem"
shrewdness as demonstrated by being skilled in deception
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5 letter answer(s) to sly

LEERY

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

Frequently asked questions about ‘Sly’

What's the best solution for Sly?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Sly is ARCH. Other possible answers include ARTFUL, CAGY, CRAFTY, CUNNING, LEERY, SNEAKY.

How many solutions are there for Sly?

We have found 7 possible answers for the crossword clue Sly.

Which crosswords feature clues like Sly?

Clues like Sly often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Sun Two Speed, The Observer Speedy, The Times Quick Cryptic, The Independent, The Daily Telegraph GK, among others.

Clue	Answers
_empty_	760
Cunning	16
Clever	10
Mischievous	10
Shoe part	10
Bend	8
Bow	8
Main	8
Principal	8
Cautious	7
Crafty	7
Apprehensive	6
Char	6
Chief	6
Dubious	6
Part of the foot	6
Circumspect	5
Shrewd	5
Deceitful	4
Dexterous	4
Furtive	4
Hesitant	4
Ingenious	4
Suspicious	4
Tricky	4
Underhanded	4
Artful	3
Curve	3
Dict. label	3
Guarded	3
Roguish	3
Surreptitious	3
Underhand	3
Vault	3
Wary	3
Wily	3
Annoyingly playful	2
Bridge piece	2
Calculating	2
Coy	2
Distrustful	2
Double-dealing	2
On one's guard	2
... supporter of cathedral gets him a promotion	1
Art	1
Backdoor	1
Being mischievous, skipping first half of study	1
Bend over with cramp partly returning	1
Bony structure of the foot	1
Bridge or foot feature	1

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