Wises

5 lettersverb

Updated June 2026

Definition

becomes aware or knowledgeable about something

“He wises up quickly when money is at stake”

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

"Wises" repeats a letter (4 unique of 5), so it rules out fewer options as an opening guess. Its 2 vowels balance the consonants.

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Scrabble

"Wises" is worth 8 points before board bonuses. Aim its letters at double/triple-letter and word squares to lift the score.

Words Related to Wises

Anagrams of Wises

Words that use exactly the same letters as “wises”.

wisse

Words one letter different

Change a single letter of “wises” to make these 5-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

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Words you can make from Wises

Shorter words formed from the letters in “wises”.

wise

Add a letter to make a longer word

6-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “wises”.

wishes

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