Crossword answer
ALECK
5 letters · Used for 8 different clues · 12 appearances · Last seen LA Times, October 11, 2026
Letter pattern
ALECK
Clues that lead to ALECK
Most recent firstClueLettersPuzzleLast seen
Smart __5LA TimesOct 11, 2026
Smart ___ (wise guy)5NYT MidiAug 28, 2026
Smart version of the name5Evening StandardDec 16, 2025
Being smart, he doesn't need the ultimate bit of luck5Evening StandardJul 19, 2025
Smart, but maybe he could lose a kilo5Evening StandardOct 24, 2024
Smart fellow?5Evening StandardJun 8, 2023
If Dick's clever, who's smart?5Evening StandardMay 12, 2022
He's smart enough to get a drink, with a bit of luck5Evening StandardMar 21, 2022
About ALECK in crosswords
ALECK is a 5-letter answer that has appeared 12 times in our database across 8 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Smart __” in the LA Times crossword on October 11, 2026.
Other 5-letter answers
PADREOne that might leave fingerprint on priest
RAGEDHit the ceiling
COLINMan's name
REIGNKing's tenure
MELEEFree-for-all
FANGSPart of a Dracula outfit
INCASAncient Andeans
AWMAN"Shucks!"
PEONYSpring bloom
GLANDPleased to receive new organ (5)
PIANOInstrument
ERODEWear away
ASSETLiability's opposite
ABODEHumble home
Every appearance of ALECK (12)
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Oct 11, 2026
Smart __ · LA Times · Down
Aug 28, 2026
Smart ___ (wise guy) · NYT Midi · 17 Down
Jul 23, 2026
Smart ___ (wise guy) · NYT Mini · 6 Across
Dec 16, 2025
Smart version of the name · Evening Standard · 20 Down
Jul 19, 2025
Being smart, he doesn't need the ultimate bit of luck · Evening Standard · 30 Down
Oct 24, 2024
Smart, but maybe he could lose a kilo · Evening Standard · 13 Down
Jun 8, 2023
Smart fellow? · Evening Standard · 30 Down
May 12, 2022
If Dick's clever, who's smart? · Evening Standard · 10 Across
Mar 21, 2022
He's smart enough to get a drink, with a bit of luck · Evening Standard · 30 Down
Jul 16, 2020
Smart version of the name · Evening Standard · 20 Down
May 9, 2019
Being smart, he doesn't need the ultimate bit of luck · Evening Standard · 30 Down
Jul 31, 2018
Smart, but maybe he could lose a kilo · Evening Standard · 13 Down