Crossword Genius

Cunning anarchist hides (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

arch

'cunning' is the definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)

'anarchist hides' is the wordplay.
'hides' indicates a hidden word.
'ARCH' is hidden in the letters of 'anarchist'.

(Other definitions for arch that I've seen before include "Curved under-part of foot" , "Affectedly playful in curved manner" , "Clever" , "Knowing, sly" , "Cunning; principal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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