Spiculum, ergo ingenii sollertia, calliditas (6)

I believe the answer is:

acumen

(Other definitions for acumen that I've seen before include "Being sharp" , "Forming judgement" , "Mental keenness" , "Ability to judge quickly and well" , "Insightfulness" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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