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Clever Crossword Clue

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Crossword clue last updated: 10/07/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning
mentally quick and resourceful; "an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker .
Hint 2: Synonyms
APT, ABLE, DEFT
Hint 3: Best answers
ABLE, APT, SMART

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All 19 answers for Clever

Clever with 3 letters (1)

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APT3

Clever with 4 letters (4)

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ABLE4
DEFT4
FOXY4
CAGY4

Clever with 5 letters (4)

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SMART5
SHARP5
CAGEY5
CANNY5

Clever with 6 letters (5)

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ADROIT6
BRIGHT6
ARTFUL6
BRAINY6
CAGIER6

Clever with 7 letters (3)

AnswerLetters
CAGIEST7
CANNIER7
CUNNING7

Clever with 8 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
CANNIEST8

Clever with 9 letters (1)

AnswerLetters
INGENIOUS9

Synonyms for Clever

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What's the best solution for Clever?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Clever is ABLE. Other possible answers include APT, SMART, SHARP, ADROIT, DEFT, BRIGHT, ARTFUL, BRAINY, among others.

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We have found 19 possible answers for the crossword clue Clever.

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What is another word for Clever?

We list 10 synonyms related to Clever. Common alternatives include APT, CAGY, CAGEY, CANNY.

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Clues like Clever often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as Mail on Sunday, Daily Mirror, Sunday People, The Guardian Genius, The Sun Coffee Time, among others.


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