Smart-alecky Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, February 16, 2025 · 28-Across
Appeared in 18 New York Times Crosswords between April 1995 and February 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · February 16, 2025 · 28-Across · 4 letters
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What does this clue mean?
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!"
adjective
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Known letters
4 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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