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% PLOY Cunning plan (4) Commuter Feb 2, 2026
3% BRUSH Fox's tail (5) (5) Mirror Classic Feb 2, 2026
3% DEN Fox hole, e.g. (3)
3% WILY Cunning (4) Commuter Jan 27, 2026
3% FOXY Cunning, like Mr. Tod or Swiper (4) New York Times Jan 27, 2026
3% SKULK Group of foxes (5) Puzzler Backwords Jan 27, 2026
3% ARTFUL Cunning (6) Thomas Joseph Jan 24, 2026
3% CUB Fox __ (3) Newsday Jan 24, 2026
3% SLYER More cunning (5) The Telegraph Plusword Jan 22, 2026
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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.