The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word WISEGUY
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What does WISEGUY mean?
WISEGUY noun- One who is insolent or flippant; one who makes jokes or perpetrates pranks.
- A knowledgable or successful sports bettor.
- A member of the Mafia; a mobster.
- A hipster.