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Sly And Secretive Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 141 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
FURTIVE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FURTIVE
Updated: October 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "FURTIVE" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
- • Secret and sly or sordid adjective
- • Stealthy.
- • Exhibiting guilty or evasive secrecy.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He cast a furtive glance over his shoulder to see if anyone was watching."
- • "She made a furtive attempt to steal a cookie from the jar."
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| The Guardian Quick17 Aug 2002 | Down 6 | |
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