Smart aleck Crossword Clue

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Smart aleck Crossword Answer

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WISEACRE

(8 letters)

WISEASS

(7 letters)

KNOWITALL

(9 letters)

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Hint 1: Clue Definition

SMART (adjective)
1. improperly forward or bold
2. characterized by quickness and ease in learning
SMART (noun)
1. a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
SMART (verb)
1. be the source of pain

Hint 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

WISEACRE
(8 letters)
WISEASS
(7 letters)
KNOWITALL
(9 letters)

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