“Clever” crossword clue
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••••••ASTUTE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ASTUTE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Clever”. It was last seen in the puzzle of December 23, 2025, where it runs at 34 Across and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Dec 23, 2025 grid11DJust for grins8 ltrs›12DShort version of an impactful story8 ltrs›22DKind of salad whose dressing contains anchovies6 ltrs›26DNailed, as a test4 ltrs›30DCharacter played by Bruce Lee on "The Green Hornet"4 ltrs›35DOne of three on the pitchfork in "American Gothic"4 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••ASTUTE6 ltrs
••••CUTE4 ltrs
••••••••TALENTED8 ltrs
••••••BRAINY6 ltrs
••••••BRIGHT6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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