What does the cryptic crossword clue "Smart chap holding hat raised is mark of a soft-spoken character (7)" mean?

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Smart chap holding hat raised is mark of a soft-spoken character (7)

Times Cryptic #29099 | 2 Down | 2024-12-13

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ALEC (smart chap) containing LID (hat), all reversed (raised).

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