Smart ___ (wise guy) NYT Midi Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Smart ___ (wise guy)” crossword clue is ALECK (5 letters). We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times Midi and New York Times Mini crosswords, most recently on August 28, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 5 LETTERS
1A2L3E4C5K
Best answers for “Smart ___ (wise guy)”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ALECK | 5 | Smart ___ (wise guy) |
| 2 | ALEC | 4 | "Smart" guy similar clue |
| 3 | SMARTALECK | 10 | Wise guy similar clue |
| 4 | SAGE | 4 | Wise guy similar clue |
| 5 | GUYS | 4 | Wise ___ (smart alecks) similar clue |
| 6 | KNOWITALL | 9 | Real wise guy similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Smart ___ (wise guy) Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the Smart ___ (wise guy) crossword clue?
ALECK is the 5-letter answer to the “Smart ___ (wise guy)” crossword clue.
When was the Smart ___ (wise guy) crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times Midi of August 28, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.
What are other possible answers to the Smart ___ (wise guy) crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with ALEC (“"Smart" guy”), SMARTALECK (“Wise guy”), SAGE (“Wise guy”).