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Nancy turns out to be shrewd (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

canny

'to be shrewd' is the definition.
(both can mean having good judgement)

'nancy turns' is the wordplay.
'turns' indicates anagramming the letters.
'nancy' anagrammed gives 'CANNY'.

'out' acts as a link.

(Other definitions for canny that I've seen before include "Shrewd like Scotsman" , "Astute" , "Worldly-wise" , "Shrewd, clever" , "Shrewd, knowing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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