The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word PERT , but the solution may also be SASSY which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
Smart-alecky crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| PERT | 36 % | 4 |
| SASSY | 30 % | 5 |
| WISE | 23 % | 4 |
| FLIP | 9 % | 4 |
| CUTE | 2 % | 4 |
Why may SASSY be the right solution?
The word "SASSY" fits the clue "Smart-alecky" because it means being bold, confident, and somewhat impudent in a playful or cheeky way.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Smart-alecky
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- smart aleck
- smartass
- smart ass
- smart alec
- wiseass
- smart mouth
- smarty pants
- sarcastic
- wise guy
- smartness
- jokester
- humourous
Crossword Answer definitions
PERT noun- An impudent person.
- To behave with pertness.
- (of a person) Attractive.
- (of a part of the body) Well-formed, shapely.
- Lively; alert and cheerful; bright.
- (especially of children or social inferiors) Cheeky, impertinent.
- Open; evident; unhidden; apert.
- Clever.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result PERT
- Cheeky
- Saucy
- Bold and sassy
- Sassy
- Trim and stylish
- Cute and saucy
- Fresh-mouthed
- Lively Frippertronics excerpt (4)
- Shampoo in a green bottle
- Suave competitor
More clues leading to the result SASSY
- Disrespectful
- Smart-mouthed
- Flip
- Fresh
- Full of back talk
- Giving a little lip
- Smart
- Bold
- Impudent
- Smart-alecky
More clues leading to the result WISE
- Chip maker
- Judicious
- Sage
- Prudent
- Sagacious
- Like Melchior
- Full of smarts
- Word to the ___
- Solomonic
- Like some cracks?
More clues leading to the result FLIP
- Beginning of rubber sandals, (with 46D)
- Impromptu decision-maker
- Somersault
- Kind of chart or side
- "Dancing With the Stars" move
- Cheeky
- Decide with a coin
- Go head over heels
- Insolent
- Wilson