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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | ERNIE Wise, he was (5) | (5) | ||
| 95% | MORECAMBE Wise he was not (9) | (9) | The Guardian Quick | Feb 2, 2026 |
| 65% | NESTOR Old and wise, he contributes to finest oratory | (6) | ||
| 54% | SOCRATES Wisely, he thought 'I need help carrying box' | (8) | ||
| 42% | LAOTSE Who wrote 'He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened' | (6) | New York Times | Oct 20, 2017 |
| 10% | SAGE Wise herb? | (4) | ||
| 10% | ADAGES Wise words | (6) | Newsday | Feb 12, 2026 |
| 10% | ADAGE Wise maxim | (5) | Newsday | Feb 8, 2026 |
| 10% | MAGI Biblical wise men | (4) | The Times Sunday Concise | Feb 8, 2026 |
| 10% | GURU Wise mentor | (4) | Newsday | Jan 27, 2026 |
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