Cognizant (5 letters)

{ Answer }

AWARE

{ Related Clues }

Apprised
Conscious
Hip
Informed
In the know
Knowing
Knowledgeable
Mindful (of)
Onto
Sentient
Au courant
Not in the dark
On top of things
Not spaced-out

{ Tags }

apprised, au, aware, clued, cognizant, conscious, courant, dark, date, hip, informed, it, know, knowing, mindful, not, onto, out, sentient, things, up

{ Notes }

The answer AWARE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.

{ Definition }

AWARE as an adjective:

1. (aware, cognizant, cognisant) = (sometimes followed by `of') having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception; "was aware of his opponent's hostility"; "became aware of her surroundings"; "aware that he had exceeded the speed limit"

2. (mindful, aware) = bearing in mind; attentive to; "ever mindful of her health"; "mindful of his responsibilities"; "mindful of these criticisms, I shall attempt to justify my action"

3. (witting, aware) = aware or knowing; "a witting tool of the Communists"