The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word ACED which also is the latest solution we found used in New York Times in 2025.
Passed with flying colors crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
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ACED | 100 % | 4 |
Why may ACED be the right solution?
The phrase "passed with flying colors" means to have successfully completed something with great success or excellence. The word "ACED" is a common slang term that means to perform exceptionally well, making it a perfect fit for the clue.
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Passed with flying colors
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- aced
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- dipping
- lighting
- sintering
- chill
- quench
- shut
- smelt
Crossword Answer definitions
ACED verb- (US) To pass (a test, interviews etc.) perfectly.
- To win a point by an ace.
- To make an ace (hole in one).
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