'For sure,' for short Crossword Clue

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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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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% DEF For sure, for short (3) New York Times Apr 16, 2025
95% IDK 'Not sure,' for short (3) USA Today Aug 23, 2021
51% CONCERTINA Crush strike gripping North? Sure thing's short answer (10) The Telegraph Toughie Mar 5, 2015
11% KNEW Was sure of (4) Commuter Feb 17, 2026
11% YES "For sure!" (3) USA Today Feb 4, 2026
10% BOUND Sure to jump (5) (5) Mirror Cryptic Feb 19, 2026
10% IBET "Yeah, sure ..." (4) Universal Feb 14, 2026
10% ISIT "You sure of that?" (4) LA Times Daily Feb 12, 2026
10% WASIT "You sure about that?" (5) USA Today Feb 6, 2026
10% INDEEDY "Yes ___!" (informal "For sure!") (7) New York Times Mini Jan 31, 2026

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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.