| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| For instance, an anagram that's shrewd in the extreme | The Times Cryptic | 08 May 2023 |
| Superlatively skilful, refined ancients | ||
| Most clever ancients adapted | ||
| ... shrewd in the extreme, able to retreat concealing self | ||
| Show girl's seen in court to be more wily than the rest | The Times Cryptic | 30 Sep 2016 |
| Show girl's seen in court to be more wily than the rest | ||
| Instance (anag) | The Guardian Quick | 28 Nov 2015 |
| Most shrewd | ||
| Most careful and shrewd | ||
| Most ingenious | ||
| Most prudent | ||
| Most astute | ||
| Most sharp-witted |