Crossword clue
Wise crossword clue
We have 16 answers for the clue “Wise”, from 4–11 letters. The most likely answer is SAGE.
All answers for “Wise”
| Answer | Letters | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 4-letter answers | ||
| SAGE Best match | 4 | Profoundly wise |
| 5-letter answers | ||
| SOUND | 5 | Based on good judgement |
| 6-letter answers | ||
| SHREWD | 6 | Astute and perceptive |
| ASTUTE | 6 | Quick to see advantage |
| 7-letter answers | ||
| SAPIENT | 7 | Wise, often ironically |
| PRUDENT | 7 | Showing care and good sense |
| LEARNED | 7 | Having much knowledge |
| ERUDITE | 7 | Very learned |
| KNOWING | 7 | Showing knowledge or awareness |
| 8-letter answers | ||
| SENSIBLE | 8 | Showing good judgement |
| 9-letter answers | ||
| SAGACIOUS | 9 | Showing keen judgement |
| JUDICIOUS | 9 | Having good judgement |
| 10-letter answers | ||
| PERCEPTIVE | 10 | Having keen insight |
| DISCERNING | 10 | Having good judgement |
| 11-letter answers | ||
| ENLIGHTENED | 11 | Having deep understanding |
| WELL-ADVISED | 11 | Sensible, of a decision |
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What does “Wise” mean?
Wise describes someone with good judgement, knowledge and experience. It can also mean prudent (of a decision), and the noun sense "in no wise" means way or manner.
Solving tip
SAGE is the classic short answer; also consider SAPIENT and PRUDENT for longer slots. In cryptics a "wise man" may be a MAGUS or the answer SAGE.
Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to the crossword clue "Wise"?
The most likely answer is SAGE (4 letters) — Profoundly wise. Other common answers are SAGACIOUS (9), SAPIENT (7), PRUDENT (7), SENSIBLE (8).
How many letters are in the answer to "Wise"?
Answers to "Wise" range from 4–11 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.