Cryptic crossword clue
Smart little son sitting on lap 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word SLICK

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The straight part
We know that "Smart" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case smart = slick.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.

What does SLICK mean?

SLICK noun
  1. A covering of liquid, particularly oil.
  2. Someone who is clever and untrustworthy.
  3. A tool used to make something smooth or even.
  4. A tire with a smooth surface instead of a tread pattern, often used in auto racing.
  5. A helicopter.
  6. A camera-ready image to be used by a printer. The "slick" is photographed to produce a negative image which is then used to burn a positive offset plate or other printing device.
  7. A wide paring chisel used in joinery.
SLICK verb
  1. To make slick.
SLICK adjective
  1. Slippery or smooth due to a covering of liquid; often used to describe appearances.
  2. Appearing expensive or sophisticated.
  3. Superficially convincing but actually untrustworthy.
  4. (often used sarcastically) Clever, making an apparently hard task easy.
  5. Extraordinarily great or special.
  6. Sleek; smooth
SLICK noun
  1. The finer portion of crushed ore, as of gold, lead, or tin, separated by the water in certain wet processes.

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