Canny

a.	1.	Artful; cunning; shrewd; wary.
	2.	Skillful; knowing; capable.
	3.	Cautious; prudent; safe..
	4.	Having pleasing or useful qualities; gentle.
	5.	Reputed to have magical powers. No canny not safe, not fortunate; unpropitious.

Adj.

1.

canny - showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others; "a cagey lawyer"; "too clever to be sound" Synonyms: cagey, cagy, clever

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