Silly ape isn't wise (7)

I believe the answer is:

sapient

'wise' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

'silly ape isn't' is the wordplay.
'silly' indicates an anagram.
'ape'+'isnt'='apeisnt'
'apeisnt' anagrammed gives 'SAPIENT'.

(Other definitions for sapient that I've seen before include "Discerning" , "Canny" , "Snipe at (anag.)" , "Snipe at, being wise" , "Acutely insightful and wise" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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