“Sure thing” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••••SLAMDUNK
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SLAMDUNK is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Sure thing”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 30, 2025, where it runs at 61 Across and fills 8 squares. It crosses 8 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 4 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 30, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 30, 2025 grid38DMythical land of untold riches8 ltrs›45DStunning6 ltrs›48DApparently is5 ltrs›49DStrikes on the noggin5 ltrs›50DSuper-duper4 ltrs›51DLike some orders4 ltrs›52DSuper Bowl highlight4 ltrs›58DShe's a believer3 ltrs›
Every appearance
4 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 30, 2026NYT Crossword60 Across•••YESApr 6, 2026NYT Crossword24 Across•••YEPMar 18, 2026NYT Crossword47 Down••••••NOPROBMay 30, 2025NYT Crossword61 Across••••••••SLAMDUNKOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index••••••••SLAMDUNK8 ltrs
•••YES3 ltrs
•••YEP3 ltrs
••••••NOPROB6 ltrs
••••FATE4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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