Word with bad or smart (3)

I believe the answer is:

ass

(Other definitions for ass that I've seen before include "Foolish person; animal" , "Donkey or silly person" , "Stupid person or American bum" , "Dipstick" , "Animal of horse family" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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