Clever
6 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Displaying shrewdness and quick-wittedness, especially in managing situations to one's own advantage.
“It was a clever strategy to wait until the opposition had committed their resources.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈklɛvɚ/
Syllables
clev·er
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Wordle
Two Es and a V make this a strong probe for both vowel placement and an uncommon letter.
Scrabble
Worth 11 points with V scoring 4, and the ER ending hooks to CLEVERER and CLEVERLY for extended plays.
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