Crossword clue
“Very wise”
This clue appeared as 39-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersFirst appearance
SAGELetters4
Starts withS
Ends withE
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Very wise” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 20, 2026 as 39-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with S and ends with E.
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What is the answer to the “Very wise” clue?+
The answer is SAGE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 20, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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