canny

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- - canker
  - canned
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  - cannibalistic
  - cannibalize
  - canning
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  - cannonade
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  - canoe
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Inflections of 'canny' (adj):

cannier: adj comparative

canniest: adj superlative

canny
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Sense: Prudent

Synonyms:

watchful, wary , cautious , careful , discreet, chary, savvy (slang), heedful, cagey, circumspect, guarded, leery, suspicious , prudent

Sense: Clever

Synonyms:

skillful , skilful (UK), shrewd , sharp , knowing , able , intelligent , sly , calculating, clever , capable , savvy (slang), devious , crafty , cunning , astute, tricksy, stealthy, sharp-witted, quick-witted, smart

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