Shrewd Crossword Clue

Q: What's the best solution for Shrewd?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Shrewd is SLY. Other possible answers include ASTUTE, CANNY, CAGEY, CAGY, calculating, calculative, conniving, scheming, among others.

Q: How many solutions are there for Shrewd?

We have found 10 possible answers for the crossword clue Shrewd.

Q: What is another word for Shrewd?

We list 6 synonyms related to Shrewd. Common alternatives include SHARP, ASTUTE, SCHEMING, CONNIVING.

Q: Which crosswords feature clues like Shrewd?

Clues like Shrewd often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Times Jumbo, Financial Times Polymath, The Guardian Quiptic, The Times Daily, The Observer Everyman, among others.

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Crossword clue last updated: 21/07/2026

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Hint 1: Meaning

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" .

Hint 2: Synonyms

SLY, CAGY, CANNY

Hint 3: Best answers

SLY, ASTUTE, CANNY

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Best answers for Shrewd

5 letters

3 letters

4 letters

CAGY

All 10 answers for Shrewd

Shrewd with 3 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
SLY	3

Shrewd with 4 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
CAGY	4

Shrewd with 5 letters (3)

Answer	Letters
CANNY	5
CAGEY	5
SHARP	5

Shrewd with 6 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
ASTUTE	6

Shrewd with 8 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
SCHEMING	8

Shrewd with 9 letters (1)

Answer	Letters
CONNIVING	9

Shrewd with 11 letters (2)

Answer	Letters
CALCULATING	11
CALCULATIVE	11

Synonyms for Shrewd

We found 6 synonyms.

11 letter words

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What's the best solution for Shrewd?

The most likely answer for the crossword clue Shrewd is SLY. Other possible answers include ASTUTE, CANNY, CAGEY, CAGY, calculating, calculative, conniving, scheming, among others.

How many solutions are there for Shrewd?

We have found 10 possible answers for the crossword clue Shrewd.

How do I find a solution for Shrewd?

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What is another word for Shrewd?

We list 6 synonyms related to Shrewd. Common alternatives include SHARP, ASTUTE, SCHEMING, CONNIVING.

Which crosswords feature clues like Shrewd?

Clues like Shrewd often appear in daily crosswords from publications such as The Times Jumbo, Financial Times Polymath, The Guardian Quiptic, The Times Daily, The Observer Everyman, among others.

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