Intelligence (3)
'intelligence' is the definition.
(wit is a kind of intelligence)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for wit that I've seen before include "Ingenuity or verbal fun" , "Quickness and cleverness with words" , "Maker of clever remarks" , "Keen intelligence" , "'Brevity is the soul of ...'" .)
'intelligence' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for brains that I've seen before include "They're enclosed in skulls" , "Common sense" , "Substance of the mind or intellect" , "They control nervous systems" , "Intellectual capacity (to be picked?)" .)
'intelligence' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for news that I've seen before include "Intelligence, information" , "Fresh information" , "Important information" , "Noteworthy information" , "Contents of bulletin" .)
'intelligence' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for nous that I've seen before include "Common-sense" , "We, in France, have common sense" , "Savvy" , "Informal common sense" , "Common sense, rhymes with house" .)
'intelligence' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for aptitude that I've seen before include "Update it, having a relevant talent" , "Natural ability or skill" , "Inherent ability, natural talent" , "fitness" , "Flair" .)
'intelligence' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for sense that I've seen before include "Perceive; meaning" , "See 16" , "Feel; discernment" , "Be vaguely aware of" , "Meaning of a word or expression" .)