Rejoices smugly (6)

I believe the answer is:

gloats

(Other definitions for gloats that I've seen before include "Indulges malicious pleasure" , "Crows" , "Is full of malicious delight" , "Shows smug satisfaction in another's misfortune" , "Is full of malicious pleasure" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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