The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word WISE , but the solution may also be JUDICIOUS which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in New York Times).
Prudent crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| WISE | 33 % | 4 |
| DISCREET | 15 % | 8 |
| SAGE | 12 % | 4 |
| SAFE | 12 % | 4 |
| POLITIC | 7 % | 7 |
| SANE | 7 % | 4 |
| JUDICIOUS | 2 % | 9 |
| WARY | 2 % | 4 |
| ADVISORY | 2 % | 8 |
| CANNY | 2 % | 5 |
| GUARDED | 2 % | 7 |
| CAUTIOUS | 2 % | 8 |
| FOREHANDED | 2 % | 10 |
| ADVISABLE | 2 % | 9 |
| CAREFUL | 2 % | 7 |
Why may JUDICIOUS be the right solution?
"Prudent" means showing good judgement and being wise in making decisions. "Judicious" is a synonym for prudent, as it also means having or showing good judgement.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Prudent
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- wise
- sensible
- judicious
- prudential
- circumspect
- provident
- discreet
- considerate
- well-advised
- prudence
- thoughtful
- considered
Crossword Answer definitions
WISE verb- To become wise.
- Usually with "up", to inform or learn.
- Showing good judgement or the benefit of experience.
- Disrespectful.
- Aware, informed.
- Way, manner, method.
- To instruct.
- To advise; induce.
- To show the way, guide.
- To direct the course of, pilot.
- To cause to turn.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result WISE
- Chip maker
- Judicious
- Sage
- Prudent
- Sagacious
- Like Melchior
- Full of smarts
- Word to the ___
- Solomonic
- Like some cracks?
More clues leading to the result DISCREET
- Prudent
- Circumspect
- Prudent.
- Circumspect.
- Proper
- Displaying tact
- Judicious
- Close-mouthed
- Like delicate inquiries
- Unobtrusive
More clues leading to the result SAGE
- Mint-family member
- Wise guy?
- Cooking herb
- Guru
- Type of advice
- Very wise
- Wise guy
- Aromatic herb
- Flavorful herb
- Stuffing herb
More clues leading to the result SAFE
- Ahead of the throw
- Diamond opinion
- In under the tag
- Valuable protector
- Not out
- Umpire' s call
- Call at home?
- Classic item hidden behind a painting
- With 66-Across, pre-agreed cry to stop the action in the bedroom when things get a little too crazy
- Yegg's target
More clues leading to the result POLITIC
- Proper under the circumstances
- Tactful
- Body type?
- Prudent
- Expedient.
- Diplomatic.
- Body ___ (state).
- Prudent.
- Skillful in statecraft.
- Expedient
More clues leading to the result SANE
- Compos mentis
- All there
- Of sound mind
- Rational
- Having one's marbles
- Lucid
- Mentally sound
- Not mad
- With it
- Competent
More clues leading to the result JUDICIOUS
More clues leading to the result WARY
- Cautious
- Guarded
- Hesitant to join in
- On one's guard
- Not too sure
- Suspicious
- Untrusting
- Openly distrustful
- Distrustful
- On guard
More clues leading to the result ADVISORY
- "Weather Channel" announcement (seemingly all the time, lately)
- Prudent.
- Weather announcement
- Like some boards
- Warning
- Official warning
More clues leading to the result CANNY
- Shrewd
- Street-smart
- Clever
- Astute
- Awfully clever
- Sharp-witted.
- Sagacious.
- Shrewd in worldly affairs.
- Shrewd.
- Astute.
More clues leading to the result GUARDED
- Careful not to say too much
- Vigilant
- Kept a close eye on
- Covered, as in a man-to-man defense
- Cautious
- Prudent
- Kept watch over
- Cautious.
- Circumspect
- Unwilling to say much