Scotsman? A villain, he, terribly devious politically? Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% MACHIAVELLIAN Scotsman? A villain, he, terribly devious politically? (13) The Telegraph Cryptic Feb 8, 2019
5% BAD Terrible (3) Commuter Dec 8, 2025
5% GAH "This is terrible!" (3) New York Times Nov 27, 2025
5% BADDY Villain (5) New York Times Nov 2, 2025
5% SLYEST Most devious (6) Universal Oct 18, 2025
5% SLY Devious (3) Wall Street Journal Oct 4, 2025
4% NOSIR Polite denial (5) Thomas Joseph Dec 16, 2025
4% KILTER Perhaps a Scotsman in good condition? (6) (6) The Sun Two Speed Dec 16, 2025
4% ANA Ortiz of "Devious Maids" (3) TV Dec 14, 2025
4% CORDIAL Polite (7) LA Times Daily Dec 11, 2025

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