Smart __: wiseacre (4)

I believe the answer is:

alec

(Other definitions for alec that I've seen before include "Sir -- Guinness, actor" , "Sir - Douglas-Home, former PM" , "Smart man?" , "Boy's name (a smart one?)" , "Smart chap" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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