Far from self-effacing Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Saturday, August 4, 2012 · 11-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, August 4, 2012.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 4, 2012 · 11-Across · 4 letters
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What does this clue mean?
marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction; "a smug glow of self-congratulation"
adjective
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