More sage or astute (5)

I believe the answer is:

wiser

(Other definitions for wiser that I've seen before include "showing more understanding?" , "More prudent" , "More judicious" , "more enlightened" , "More shrewd" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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