Crossword-Solution: PRUDENT
Dictionary
| Word | Word Type | Definition |
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| Prudent | a. | Sagacious in adapting means to ends; circumspect in action, or in determining any line of conduct; practically wise; judicious; careful; discreet; sensible; -- opposed to rash; as, a prudent man; dictated or directed by prudence or wise forethought; evincing prudence; as, prudent behavior. |
| Prudent | a. | Frugal; economical; not extravagant; as, a prudent woman; prudent expenditure of money. |
Anagrams
| Word | Anagrams | |
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| PRUDENT | anagram | TRENDUP, UPTREND |
We have 48 clues for the answer “PRUDENT”
| Clue | Answers |
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| "Immortal word" in a Bush 41 quote of Dana Carvey | 1 answer |
| Wise; cautious | 1 answer |
| Well-advised | 1 answer |
| Sensible, à la George Bush Sr. | 1 answer |
| Penny wise | 1 answer |
| Careful and sensible | 1 answer |
| Highly sensible. | 1 answer |
| marked by sound judgment | 2 answers |
| Wisely cautious | 2 answers |
| Not rash | 2 answers |
| Commonsensical | 3 answers |
| SHOWING care | 3 answers |
| Thoughtful and careful in behaviour | 3 answers |
| Farsighted | 7 answers |
| A SENSIBLE PERSON | 11 answers |
| Platonic | 14 answers |
| Schooled. | 16 answers |
| Philosophical | 16 answers |
| Advised | 19 answers |
| Versed | 38 answers |
| Educated | 44 answers |
| guarding | 52 answers |
| tactical | 52 answers |
| pensive | 54 answers |
| Tactful | 55 answers |
| Knowledgeable | 56 answers |
| Canny | 56 answers |
| assiduous | 56 answers |
| provident | 57 answers |
| Advisable | 58 answers |
| frugal | 60 answers |
| Scholarly | 61 answers |
| Circumspect | 64 answers |
| Economical | 64 answers |
| Discreet | 67 answers |
| Sensible | 67 answers |
| Judicious | 69 answers |
| Sagacious | 71 answers |
| Cautious | 72 answers |
| Careful | 72 answers |
| Intelligent | 72 answers |
| Conscious | 75 answers |
| Practical | 76 answers |
| Discerning | 76 answers |
| Fitting | 78 answers |
| Wise | 84 answers |
| Ready | 98 answers |
| Correct | 108 answers |
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Hint 1 meaning
One who, or that which, eats.
Hint 2 anagram
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Hint 3 another clue
greedy person
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Sentences with PRUDENT (5)
Tootles hated the idea of signing under such a man, but an instinct told him that it would be prudent to lay the responsibility on an absent person; and though a somewhat silly boy, he knew that mothers alone are always willing to be the buffer.
Thus saying rose The Monarch, and prevented all reply, Prudent, least from his resolution rais’d Others among the chief might offer now (Certain to be refus’d) what erst they feard; And so refus’d might in opinion stand His rivals, winning cheap the high repute Which he through hazard huge must earn.
Inflation remained low as unemployment stood at 6% of the labor force and as the government followed prudent fiscal/monetary policies.
Inflation has remained low; unemployment has stood at 6% of the labor force; and the government has followed prudent fiscal/monetary policies.
Two days ago the _Day Dream_ had returned from Calais, bringing her news that her idolised brother had safely landed, that he thought of her, and would be prudent for her sake.
Quotes with PRUDENT (3)
A prudent man should always follow in the path trodden by great men and imitate those who are most excellent, so that if he does not attain to their greatness, at any rate he will get some tinge of it.
I hate wise men because they are lazy, cowardly, and prudent. To the philosophers' equanimity, which makes them indifferent to both pleasure and pain, I prefer devouring passions. The sage knows neither the tragedy of passion, nor the fear of death, nor risk and enthusiasm, nor barbaric, grotesque, or sublime heroism. He talks in proverbs and gives advice. He does not live, feel, desire, wait for anything. He levels down all the incongruities of life and then suffers the cons…
Happiness exists on earth, and it is won through prudent exercise of reason, knowledge of the harmony of the universe, and constant practice of generosity.
Where this answer appears
Appears in: Boston Globe, LAT, Newsday, NYT, USA TODAY, WP, WSJ.
Used 22 times in crossword archives (1960–2021).