The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word POSITIVISM , but the solution may also be BIRDINHAND which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
It's a sure thing crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| POSITIVISM | 60 % | 10 |
| BIRDINHAND | 20 % | 10 |
| LEADPIPECINCH | 20 % | 13 |
Why may BIRDINHAND be the right solution?
The phrase "a bird in the hand" means having something that is certain or already obtained, which makes it a sure thing. "BIRDINHAND" is a play on this phrase, making it the right solution for the clue "It's a sure thing."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: It's a sure thing
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Crossword Answer definitions
POSITIVISM noun- A doctrine that states that the only authentic knowledge is scientific knowledge, and that such knowledge can only come from positive affirmation of theories through strict scientific method, refusing every form of metaphysics.
- A school of thought in jurisprudence in which the law is seen as separated from moral values; i.e. the law is posited by lawmakers (humans); legal positivism.
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