Cryptic crossword clue
Smile ingratiatingly about learner being less intelligent 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word SIMPLER

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The straight part
We know that "being less intelligent" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case being less intelligent = simpler.
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 SIMPLER mean?

SIMPLER adjective
  1. Uncomplicated; taken by itself, with nothing added.
  2. Without ornamentation; plain.
  3. Free from duplicity; guileless, innocent, straightforward.
  4. Undistinguished in social condition; of no special rank.
  5. Trivial; insignificant.
  6. Feeble-minded; foolish.
  7. (heading) Structurally uncomplicated.
  8. Mere; not other than; being only.
SIMPLER noun
  1. One who grows or gathers simples (medicinal herbs).

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