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adjective satellite • characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive • changing position or direction | ||||||||
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noun • an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker • a maneuver in a game or conversation • a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position | ||||||||
| 27% | 15 | Crafty move in the race across the heart of Slovenia brings a better result than expected | ||||||
noun • better than expected performance (better than might have been predicted from intelligence tests) | ||||||||
Crafty Move Before Close Of Play Crossword Clue
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SHIFTY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SHIFTY
Updated: October 14, 2023
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