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Clever as a card could be (5)

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smart

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'clever' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for smart that I've seen before include "Bright or dapper" , "Clever; sting" , "Elegant and stylish" , "Clean, tidy; clever" , "Chic - hurt" .)

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