Always among cleverdicks (4)
I believe the answer is:
ever
'always' is the definition.
(synonyms)
'among cleverdicks' is the wordplay.
'among' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'EVER' is hidden within 'cleverdicks'.
(Other definitions for ever that I've seen before include "Always, at any time" , "To the end of time" , "Possibly" , "At all times, always" , "Continually" .)