Wes is confused about support for members of the Mafia (4,4)

I believe the answer is:

wise guys

I'm a little stuck... Click here to teach me more about this clue!

'members of the mafia' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'wes is confused about support' is the wordplay.
'confused' is an anagram indicator.
'about' indicates putting letters inside.
'support' becomes 'guy' (guy is a kind of support).
'wes'+'is'='wesis'
'wesis' with letters rearranged gives 'wises'.
'wises' placed around 'guy' is 'WISE-GUYS'.

'for' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Another definition for wise guys that I've seen is " Smart Alecs?".)

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

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.