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guile

1. sly or cunning intelligence

“he used all his guile and guts to free himself from the muddle he was in”

noun

/ɡaɪl/

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guile

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"He knew the _____ and guileless General was incapable of betrayal."

Select three words related to guile

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  • cunning
  • vile
  • ingenuity
  • cleverness
  • bile
  • malice

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Find a word related to guile

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