Perceptive Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Perceptive that was published at New York Times crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's crossword clue "Perceptive" leads to the answer "SHREWD" for the following reasons:

1. Acute Insight: The word "perceptive" suggests having a keen understanding or sharp insight into situations or people's motives. This aligns with the definition of "SHREWD," which means displaying sharp powers of judgment and cleverness in practical matters.
2. Ability to Discern: In a crossword context, "Perceptive" hints at the ability to discern subtleties and make sound judgments. "SHREWD" captures this essence, as it implies being astute and clever in identifying opportunities or potential pitfalls.
3. Synonymous Characteristics: Both "perceptive" and "SHREWD" are synonymous in conveying the idea of being sharp-witted, insightful, and quick to understand complex situations.

Therefore, in today's crossword puzzle, the answer "SHREWD" aptly fits the clue "Perceptive" due to its association with keen judgment, cleverness, and astuteness.

More Answers:

• SHREWD
• ASTUTE
• OBSERVANT
• KEEN
• ACUTE
• SAG
• ALERT
• DISCERNING
• CLEARSIGHTED
• CLEARHEADED
• SAPIENT
• AGILE

Definition of "SHREWD"

having or showing sharp powers of judgement; astute

Example :

she was shrewd enough to guess the motive behind his gesture

a shrewd career move

a shrewd east wind

 The Crossword clue "Perceptive" published 119 time/s & has 12 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
New York Times	19 October 2025	SHREWD
Mirror quick	20 September 2025	ASTUTE
Star Tribune	14 August 2025	ASTUTE
The Sun Two Speed	15 June 2025	OBSERVANT
Crosswords With Friends	24 July 2024	KEEN
Daily Quick	30 May 2024	OBSERVANT

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Crossword	Date	Answer
Penny dell	20 September 2023	ASTUTE
Newsday.com	27 December 2022	ASTUTE
Crossword Champ Pro	2 October 2022	ASTUTE
The Telegraph - Quick	5 August 2022	ASTUTE
The Guardian Quick	24 September 2021	ASTUTE
L.A. Times Daily	12 September 2021	ACUTE
USA Today	20 March 2021	ASTUTE
Mirror classic	23 January 2021	ASTUTE
The Washington Post Sunday	15 September 2019	KEEN
The Guardian	27 November 2017	ACUTE
The Irish News Quick	19 May 2017	DISCERNING
Thomas Joseph – King Feature Syndicate	9 December 2013	CLEARHEADED
L.A. Times Sunday	20 March 2011	ASTUTE
The Times Concise	21 February 2010	ACUTE
Boston Globe	15 March 2009	KEEN
L.A. Times Magazine	4 May 2008	ASTUTE
Universal	3 September 2002	KEEN