It's artful and crafty, ultimately (3)
![Ross](/clue/static/ross-mug.min.png)
I believe the answer is:
sly
'it's artful' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
(Other definitions for sly that I've seen before include "Artful" , "Devious and furtive" , "Cunning, foxy" , "Crafty, devious" , "Devious, cunning" .)