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% WILY Crafty, cunning (4) (4) The Sun Mini Sep 14, 2026
3% KIT Baby fox (3) New York Times Sep 13, 2026
3% ASTUTE Cunning statue design (6) (6) Mirror Cryptic Sep 13, 2026
3% CUB Young fox or tiger (3) (3) The Sun Mini Sep 10, 2026
3% SLYER Comparatively cunning, in one spelling (5) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Sep 9, 2026
3% CANIDS Coyotes, foxes et al. (6) New York Times Sep 6, 2026
3% ARTDECO Cunning code deciphered in style! (7) The Telegraph Cryptic Aug 31, 2026
3% WILES Cunning (5) The Telegraph Plusword Aug 23, 2026
3% TOD Fox in "The Fox and the Hound" (3)
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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.