Cunning like a fox Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Cunning, like a fox . We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is SLY.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% SLY Cunning, like a fox (3)
3% AESOP "The Fox and the Grapes" author (5)
3% ART Cunning (3) Thomas Joseph Oct 23, 2025
3% HEART Male, cunning, shows courage (5) (5) The Sun Two Speed Oct 20, 2025
3% PLOY Cunning plan (4)
3% STU Fox Sports soccer analyst Holden (3) LA Times Daily Oct 17, 2025
3% DEN Fox's hideout (3) Commuter Oct 11, 2025
3% APARTMENT Cunning people in relevant rooms (9) (9) The Sun Two Speed Oct 10, 2025
3% KITS Young foxes (4) Eugene Sheffer Oct 7, 2025
3% KIT Baby fox (3) LA Times Daily Oct 7, 2025
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"Sly" is a term often associated with foxes due to their clever and cunning nature in folklore and literature. In a crossword, "cunning like a fox" hints at the answer "SLY," which means clever or deceitful. This connection showcases how crosswords cleverly use wordplay and associations to lead you to the right answer.