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'For sure,' for short Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue For sure, for short last seen in New York Times puzzle. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 3 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is DEF.
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Crossword Answer For For sure, for short:
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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | DEF For sure, for short | (3) | New York Times | Apr 16, 2025 |
| 94% | IDK 'Not sure,' for short | (3) | USA Today | Aug 23, 2021 |
| 50% | CONCERTINA Crush strike gripping North? Sure thing's short answer | (10) | The Telegraph Toughie | Mar 5, 2015 |
| 11% | OHYES "That's for sure!" | (5) | Premier Sunday | Oct 19, 2025 |
| 11% | AMEN "That's for sure!" | (4) | Premier Sunday | Oct 19, 2025 |
| 11% | CERT Sure thing, informally; award, in short | (4) | The Telegraph Mini | Oct 17, 2025 |
| 11% | KNEW Was sure of | (4) | Newsday | Oct 14, 2025 |
| 11% | YES "Sure!" | (3) | Commuter | Oct 8, 2025 |
| 11% | YEP "Sure is" | (3) | New York Times | Oct 6, 2025 |
| 11% | OKAY "Sure" | (4) | Commuter | Aug 15, 2025 |
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In this clue, "For sure," for short is a hint to an abbreviation. "Def" is a shortened form of "definitely" or "definitively," meaning without a doubt. Abbreviations are common in crosswords, so knowing this will help you solve similar clues in the future.