Wits

4 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

The mental faculties of quick thinking, sound judgement, and intelligent perception.

“She kept her wits about her throughout the chaotic emergency and guided everyone to safety.”

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Synonyms

marbles

Antonyms

stupiditydullnessfoolishness

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

W-I-T-S contains common letters, T and S are high-frequency Wordle letters worth testing early

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Scrabble

W scores 4 points, WITS earns 7 points and is a reliable play with easy board placement

Words Related to Wits

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Change a single letter of “wits” to make these 4-letter words — useful for Wordle and crossword clues.

aits bits dits fits hits kits wins with

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5-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “wits”.

swati swift swith twigs twins twist twits waist waits whist whits wilts wisht wiste wists wites wrist writs

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