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Smart about means of exerting pressure (6)

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clever

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'smart' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)

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(Other definitions for clever that I've seen before include "Bright; smart" , "easy to teach?" , "Brainy, smart" , "Smar and canny" , "Gifted" .)

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