Cryptic crossword clue
Clever Johnny! 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word CANNY

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The straight part
We know that "Clever" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case clever = canny.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CANNY mean?

CANNY adjective
  1. Careful, prudent, cautious.
  2. Knowing, shrewd, astute.
  3. Frugal, thrifty.
  4. Pleasant, fair, favorable or agreeable to deal with.
  5. Gentle, quiet, steady.
CANNY adverb
  1. Very, considerably; quite, rather.
  2. Gently, quietly; carefully, skilfully.
CANNY adjective
  1. (especially of sound) Sounding as if it is coming through a tin can.

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