The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word CUTE which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2024.
Superficially clever crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| CUTE | 100 % | 4 |
Why may CUTE be the right solution?
The answer "CUTE" fits the clue "Superficially clever" because something or someone that is cute may appear clever or intelligent on the surface, but it may not necessarily have deep or substantial intelligence.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Superficially clever
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- slick
- slicked
- pretty
- fair
- glib
- glitter
- glosa
- glossed
- glossing
- plausible
- scratch
- slur
Crossword Answer definitions
CUTE adjective- Possessing physical features, behaviors, personality traits or other properties that are mainly attributed to infants and small or cuddly animals; e.g. fair, dainty, round, and soft physical features, disproportionately large eyes and head, playfulness, fragility, helplessness, curiosity or shyness, innocence, affectionate behavior.
- Generally, attractive or pleasing, especially in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way.
- Affected or contrived to charm; mincingly clever; precious; cutesy.
- Mentally keen or discerning (See also acute)
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