Crossword clue
Cunning crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Cunning”, from 3–9 letters. The most likely answer is SLY.
Top answer
SLY
3 letters · Crafty and secretive
All answers for “Cunning”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 3-letter answers | ||
| SLY Best match | 3 | Crafty and secretive |
| 4-letter answers | ||
| WILY | 4 | Full of clever tricks |
| FOXY | 4 | Sly, like a fox |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| GUILE | 5 | Noun: sly intelligence |
| CRAFT | 5 | Noun: skill in deceiving |
| CANNY | 5 | Shrewd and careful |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| CRAFTY | 6 | Clever in a sneaky way |
| ARTFUL | 6 | Skilled at getting one's way |
| SHREWD | 6 | Sharp in practical matters |
| SNEAKY | 6 | Acting in a furtive way |
| ASTUTE | 6 | Clever at spotting advantage |
| TRICKY | 6 | Given to deception |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| DEVIOUS | 7 | Using underhand methods |
| SLYNESS | 7 | Noun: quality of being sly |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| DECEITFUL | 9 | Misleading others deliberately |
| INGENIOUS | 9 | Clever and inventive, the older sense |
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What does “Cunning” mean?
As an adjective, clever at deceiving or achieving aims by indirect means (US usage can also mean cute). As a noun, craftiness or guile.
Solving tip
SLY and WILY are classic short answers; if the clue is a noun, look for GUILE, CRAFT or ARTFULNESS instead.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Cunning"?
The most likely answer is SLY (3 letters) — Crafty and secretive. Other common answers are WILY (4), CRAFTY (6), FOXY (4), ARTFUL (6).
How many letters are in the answer to "Cunning"?
Answers to "Cunning" range from 3–9 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.