knack

A clever skill for doing something easily.

knack in a sentence

Jo has a knack for solving puzzles; she finished the maze in seconds.
Grandad has a knack for growing tomatoes; his always ripen first in the whole street.

Words that mean something similar

skill, talent, gift

More words about thinking & learning

knowledgeable: Knowing a lot about something.
logical: Sensible, and following clear reasoning.
lucid: Very clear and easy to understand, or thinking clearly.
ludicrous: So silly that it makes you laugh.
mesmerise: To hold someone's attention so completely they cannot look away.
muddle: To mix things up so they become confusing.
mystify: To confuse someone completely.
mythical: Existing only in stories and legends, not in real life.

See every 11+ word for thinking and learning

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