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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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40 Potential Answers:
| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | YES "Sure!" | (3) | Universal | Jan 14, 2026 |
| 11% | YUP "Sure!" | (3) | USA Today | Nov 25, 2025 |
| 10% | INDEEDY "Yes ___!" (informal "For sure!") | (7) | New York Times Mini | Jan 31, 2026 |
| 10% | YEAHOK "Sure, whatever" | (6) | Wall Street Journal | Jan 29, 2026 |
| 10% | OKAY "Sure, fine" | (4) | The Atlantic | Jan 19, 2026 |
| 10% | AVER Say for sure | (4) | Premier Sunday | Jan 18, 2026 |
| 10% | REALLY Are you sure? (6) | (6) | The Guardian Quick | Jan 8, 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.