The term 'wary' is used to describe someone who is cautious and alert. Crossword solutions for this term include 'DELIBERATE, ' which means to think carefully before acting; 'CIRCUMSPECT, ' which means to be aware of potential consequences; 'DISCREET, ' which means to be careful not to draw attention to oneself; 'ATTENTIVE, ' which means to be aware of one's surroundings; 'CLEVER, ' which means to be quick-witted; 'HEEDFUL, ' which means to pay close attention; 'CANNY, ' which means to be shrewd and WISE; 'INTELLIGENT, ' which means to be able to think and reason; 'ECONOMICAL, ' which means to be thrifty; 'FRUGAL, ' which means to be sparing with resources; 'CALCULATING, ' which means to be CALCULATING and strategic; 'WISE, ' which means to be knowledgeable; 'SAFE, ' which means to be secure; 'GUARDED, ' which means to be protective; 'CHARY, ' which means to be wary and cautious; 'DISTRUSTFUL, ' which means to be suspicious; 'SHY, ' which means to be timid; 'CAGEY, ' which means to be evasive; 'LEERY, ' which means to be DISTRUSTFUL; 'gunshy, ' which means to be fearful; and 'onguard, ' which means to be vigilant. All of these words describe someone who is cautious and alert, and who takes care to consider the potential consequences of their actions.