| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Act smart | New York Times | 22 Oct 2025 |
| What smart alecks do | LA Times Daily | 13 Feb 2016 |
| What smart alecks do | ||
| Be a smart aleck | ||
| Be sarcastic, say | ||
| Exhibit freshness | ||
| Be a wiseacre | ||
| Be a wiseacre | ||
| Act precious | ||
| Be fresh | ||
| Be fresh | ||
| Be too precious |