| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Like the person who is the most pleased with their performance | The Atlantic | 22 Aug 2026 |
| Most self-satisfied | USA Today | 29 Nov 2023 |
| ___ moment (crowning achievement) | New York Times | 07 May 2021 |
| Most haughty French novelist from foreign parts | ||
| Like the valedictorian's parents, perhaps | Wall Street Journal | 20 Feb 2016 |
| Dave Matthews "___ Monkey" | ||
| Most self-satisfied | ||
| Most supercilious | ||
| Most self-respecting | ||
| Most vain | ||
| Most arrogant. |