wits

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At the end of each show, the judges pick two characters to face off in a battle of wits.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Nanos warned residents in Guthrie's affluent Catalina Foothills neighbourhood to "keep your wits about you".

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

I am reasonably educated, and at 64, I still have most of my wits.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

They will need their ethical, intellectual and political wits about them to craft reforms and regulations, and to restore a sense of confidence in the department’s independence.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

“We’ll need our wits to survive this,” Toby had said, making Luke laugh.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss