___ Hardison, Aldis Hodge's character on "Leverage" (4)

I believe the answer is:

alec

(Other definitions for alec that I've seen before include "Smart boy?" , "Actor Guinness is smart" , "Smart ..., he thinks he knows everything" , "Sir -- Guinness, actor" , "Guinness (a smart lad?)" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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