Source of the saying "Brevity is the soul of wit" Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% HAMLET Source of the saying 'Brevity is the soul of wit' (6) New York Times Aug 1, 2023
6% SOUL "Brevity is the - of wit" (4)
6% WIT Brevity is the soul of ___ (3)
6% ADAGE 'Brevity is the soul of wit,' for one (5) USA Today Feb 5, 2022
6% WAIT *Brevity is the soul of ___ (4) Universal Jan 14, 2022
6% ACTII When Polonius says 'Brevity is the soul of wit' (5) New York Times Jan 17, 2017
6% OFWIT 'Brevity is the soul --' (5)
5% ATTEST (Bear) witness (6) The Times Sunday Concise Sep 7, 2025
5% SHREWD Sharp-witted (6) USA Today Sep 7, 2025
5% NAMELY To wit (6) Thomas Joseph Sep 5, 2025

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