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Self-satisfied son, sucker (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

smug

'self-satisfied' is the definition.
('smug' can be a synonym of 'self-satisfied')

'son sucker' is the wordplay.
'son' becomes 's'.
'sucker' becomes 'mug' ('mug' can be a synonym of 'sucker').
's'+'mug'='SMUG'

(Other definitions for smug that I've seen before include "Superior" , "Smooth" , "Self-satisfied, complacent" , "Prim" , "irritating expression" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph.
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