| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Smart alecs or wise guys perhaps (4-4) | ||
| Those who show conceit about their own level of understanding (4,4) | ||
| No barriers on air for these wise guys (4-4) | ||
| Clever Dicks | The Guardian Quick | 27 Apr 2023 |
| No barriers on air for smart alecs | The Telegraph Cryptic | 29 Apr 2020 |
| They're not as clever, as they maintain decisive blow overshadows first news on screens | Irish Times Crosaire | 09 Sep 2015 |
| Ones never wrong in their own minds | ||
| Opinionated sorts | ||
| Wise guys. |