Smelling a rat, so to speak (5)

I believe the answer is:

leery

(Other definitions for leery that I've seen before include "Knowing" , "Suspiciously cautious" , "Sly, cunning" , "Cautious due to suspicions" , "In slang, wary or suspicious - reely!" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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