The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word RAKISH
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result RAKISH
- Libertine in cap of khaki, one covered in spots
- Dissolute son primarily hooked on strong oriental drink
- Turkish spirit used to be smart
- Jaunty king is beset by joyful cry
- Dissolute king, one covered in spots?
- Jaunty queen and king half hidden in wood
- Dissolute king half consumed by evidence of herpes?
- Dashing from shark at sea, one getting caught
- Dashing family mostly involved in outbreak
- Dashing and reckless — one king about to be captured
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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 = rakish.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does RAKISH mean?
RAKISH adjective- Dashingly, carelessly, or sportingly unconventional or stylish; jaunty; characterized by a devil-may-care unconventionality; having a somewhat disreputable quality or appearance.
- Like a rake; dissolute; profligate.