Like some smiles and winks (7)

I believe the answer is:

knowing

(Other definitions for knowing that I've seen before include "Experienced; intelligent" , "Arch" , "Being acquainted with" , "Understanding" , "Cunning" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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