“Like a smart aleck” crossword clue
Answer
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SASSY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Like a smart aleck”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 17, 2025, where it runs at 74 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Sep 17, 2025 grid47DLegendary sea monsters7 ltrs›54DScrewballs5 ltrs›55DDirector Kurosawa5 ltrs›56DCaramel-filled candies5 ltrs›68DWith 28-Down, longtime McDonald's chief3 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Sep 17, 20251AState trees of North Dakota4 ltrs›5ADitto, in footnotes4 ltrs›9AMeasure (up)5 ltrs›14AFirst in a line of 14 popes4 ltrs›15ASome garage jobs5 ltrs›17AOlympian Strug5 ltrs›18AStart of a joke10 ltrs›20AElder brother of Moses5 ltrs›
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