Cleverness
Cleverness noun - Mental skill or quickness.
Wit is a synonym for cleverness in intelligence topic. In some cases you can use "Wit" instead a noun "Cleverness", when it comes to topics like brightness, intellect.
Wit
Wit noun - A person (as a writer) noted for or specializing in humor.
Cleverness is a synonym for wit in intelligence topic. You can use "Cleverness" instead a noun "Wit", if it concerns topics such as intellect.
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Both words in one sentence
- Like Esprit meaning vivacious cleverness or wit, while Conundrum means riddle.
Source: Video Game / Sword Girls
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