“Wise” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••••PRUDENT
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.PRUDENT is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Wise”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 27, 2025, where it runs at 35 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 27, 2025 grid11DAlternative to a crib9 ltrs›12DClassic rock?9 ltrs›22DRuns slowly5 ltrs›23DKind of contest with multiple chances to participate10 ltrs›26D[This makes me mad!]3 ltrs›27DIs on the bottom?4 ltrs›36DNatural history museum collection8 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••••PRUDENT7 ltrs
••••SAGE4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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