| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Smart detective who's full of himself? (6,4) | ||
| Smart Alec's alter ago? (6,4) | ||
| Wise guy died after constantly coming to make a hit (6,4) | ||
| Clubs bar Richard, a smartypants | The Telegraph Cryptic | 13 Nov 2023 |
| Smartypants | The Telegraph Quick | 23 Aug 2023 |
| Know-it-all, in Britspeak | New York Times | 24 Mar 2018 |
| Know-it-all, in Britspeak | ||
| Tap Jimmy and Richard for smart Alec | Irish Times Crosaire | 29 Oct 2015 |
| Brainiac's asset? |