In the know (5)

I think it could be either:

aware

hipto

'in the know' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

This is the entire clue.

(Other definitions for aware that I've seen before include "Acquainted with or conscious of" , "Acquainted with or mindful of" , "Having knowledge or realisation" , "Cognizant" , "Attentive" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, the USA Today, the LA Times, The Washington Post, the Penny Press, the Universal, The Star Tribune, the King Feature Syndicate, The Mirror and the Newsday.

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