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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 4 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 42% | 5 | Sly tactic | |
3 | 36% | 8 | Sly or crafty trick | |
Sly Trick Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "WILE" which means:
- noun
- • The use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them) verb
- • To pass (time) idly.
- • To occupy or entertain (someone) in order to let time pass.
- • To loiter.
- • To entice or lure
An example sentence would be:
- • "She wiles away her free time by reading books."
- • "He wiles his customers with his smooth talk and charm."
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New York Times30 Jan 2024 | Across 66 | |
New York Times29 Mar 2005 | Down 6 | |
New York Times26 May 1997 | Down 33 | |
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