The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 3 letter word YES , but the solution may also be BY GUM … which is one of the most recent solution (2023 in New York Times).
"Sure as shootin'!" crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| YES | 60 % | 3 |
| YEP | 20 % | 3 |
| BY GUM … | 20 % | 10 |
Why may BY-GUM be the right solution?
The phrase "Sure as shootin'" is an idiomatic expression that means something is absolutely certain. "By gum" is a colloquial expression used to emphasize the certainty of a statement. Therefore, "By gum" is an appropriate answer to the clue, conveying the same meaning as "Sure as shootin'."
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Crossword Answer definitions
YES noun- An affirmative expression; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance.
- A vote of support or in favor/favour of something.
- To agree with, affirm, approve.
- To attempt to flatter someone by habitually agreeing
- Used to express pleasure, joy, or great excitement.
- Response that confirms that the user is paying attention.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result YES
- "May I help you?"
- "Of course"
- "Thumb's up" indicator
- OK
- Up, as a vote
- __-man (flunky)
- "I'll second that"
- "Owner of a Lonely Heart" band
- "You bet!"
- "You bet"
More clues leading to the result YEP
- Informal assent
- Slangy assent
- "Sho 'nuff!"
- Nope's opposite
- "Dat's right"
- "I heard ya"
- "I reckon so"
- "No doubt"
- "Shure"
- "Sure as shootin'"