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Canny Katherina perhaps departs (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

shrewd

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'canny' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'katherina perhaps departs' is the wordplay.
I cannot really see how this works, but
'departs' could be 'd' (abbreviation used in transport schedules) and 'd' is found within the answer.
The remaining letters 'shrew' is a valid word which might be clued in a way I don't see.
This explanation may well be incorrect...

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(Other definitions for shrewd that I've seen before include "Sharp-witted" , "sharp" , "worldly wise" , "Wily" , "Clever, having sound judgement" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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