The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word ARTIFICE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 1958.
Crafty device crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| ARTIFICE | 100 % | 8 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Crafty device
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- artifice
- trick
- machination
- ruse
- wile
- arch
- devil
- file
- scheme
- gin
- devise
- screw
Crossword Answer definitions
ARTIFICE noun- A crafty but underhanded deception.
- A trick played out as an ingenious, but artful, ruse.
- A strategic maneuver that uses some clever means to avoid detection or capture.
- A tactical move to gain advantage.
- Something made with technical skill; a contrivance.
- To construct by means of skill or specialised art
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