Overly wise, say Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, August 9, 2025 · 25-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, August 9, 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 9, 2025 · 25-Down · 5 letters
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improperly forward or bold; "don't be fresh with me"; "impertinent of a child to lecture a grownup"; "an impudent boy given to insulting strangers"; "Don't get wise with me!"
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