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noun • limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous • a firework that moves in serpentine manner when ignited • an obsolete bass cornet; resembles a snake | ||||
| 30% | 13 | Sly cent in deal (anag) — on the sly | ||
adverb • In a secret or covert manner. • In an illicit way, i.e. not permitted by the law or regulations. | ||||
| 27% | 6 | In a sly and sly manner | ||
adverb • in a cagey manner | ||||
Sly Person Finished Protecting Queen
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SERPENT which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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SERPENT
Updated: November 12, 2025
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