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Smart boy (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

alec

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This clue might be a double definition.

'smart' is the first definition.
Both the answer and definition are singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'boy' is the second definition.
(boy's name)

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(Other definitions for alec that I've seen before include "Smart boy?" , "Actor Guinness is smart" , "Guinness (a smart lad?)" , "Sir - Douglas-Home, former PM" , "Smart chap" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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