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WHEEZEInformal term for a clever or amusing scheme or trick (6)
DEVICEA plan, plot, scheme or trick; any contraption, contrivance, gimmick, gismo, tool or waldo; an ornamental design, embroidery pattern, heraldic emblem or motto; or, a bomb (6)
SETUPScheme or trick (5)
ELUDETo escape in a clever or cunning way (5)
RIPOSTEDResponded in a clever or humorous way
KNACKA clever or skillful way of doing things (5)
SMARTYWord for a clever Dick or know-all; a fashionista who is chic and clean; or, a Nestle confection in the form of a candy-coated chocolate bean (6)
ORACLEWhat's partly for a clever and infallible expert
SPLITSTragic ending for a clever piece of acrobatic work?
SCAMPSChildren who are mischievous in a likeable or amusing way (6)
HUMBUGA hoax, sham or trick; an imposter; a lump of toffee; a black-and-white peppermint drop to which a stripy wild boarlet is likened; or, nonsense, such as Christmas, according to Dickens's curmudgeon ca
TACTICScheme or ploy used in battle, sport, etc, often within an overall strategy (6)
INVESTPut money into shares, financial schemes or ventures for profit (6)
RETORTQuick and clever or angry reply (6)
SYSTEMScheme or method (6)
BRIGHTClever or well-lit (6)
ADROITClever or skilful (6)
BONMOTClever or witty remark (French) (3,3)
HUMOURComic or amusing quality (6)
FROLICA prank or trick (6)