Answer: knowing

AnswerCrossword Clue
KNOWINGInformed
KNOWINGShrewd
KNOWINGShrewd; wide-awake.
KNOWINGWise.
knowingto understand, remember, or experience
knowinghaving or revealing knowledge
knowingdeliberate
knowingto be aware
knowingknowledge / astute (shrewd and perceptive)