Shrewd crossword clue

Answer
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Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with A and has 6 letters.

ASTUTE

ASTUTE — the 6-letter solution to “Shrewd”, entered at 5 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for December 06, 2021.

About this clue

“Shrewd” appeared as 5 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on December 06, 2021, and the answer is 6 letters long. We have tracked this clue 15 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on May 13, 2026.

Letters
6
Position
5 Down
Times seen
15

Other possible answers

Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.

  • FOXY4 letters
  • SLY3 letters
  • CLEVER6 letters

Every time this clue has run

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Shrewd”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Monday, December 6, 2021, the answer to “Shrewd” is ASTUTE — 6 letters, entered at 5 Down.

Could the answer be different in my puzzle?

Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: FOXY, ASTUTE, SLY, CLEVER. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.

How many letters is the answer?

The answer has 6 letters and starts with A.

Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?

No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.