What does the cryptic crossword clue "Cunning insult overheard (7)" mean?

The definition is "Cunning". The wordplay uses a homophone (sounds like). SLEIGHT (sounds like "insult") [homophone: "overheard"]; definition: "Cunning" The answer is SLEIGHT.

Cunning insult overheard (7)

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