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% KITS Baby foxes (4) LA Times Daily Apr 24, 2026
3% KIT Young fox (3) Thomas Joseph Apr 22, 2026
3% CANID Dog or fox, say (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Apr 19, 2026
3% PAW Fox's foot (3)
3% VIXEN Female fox (5) (5) Mirror Classic Apr 15, 2026
3% SOUR Like the fabled grapes which the fox couldn't reach (4)
3% BAT The flying fox is a type of one (3) New York Times Apr 10, 2026
3% ARCHER More cunning Olympian? (6) The Telegraph Toughie Apr 9, 2026
3% GUILE Cunning (5) The Telegraph Plusword Mar 31, 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.