Smashing success Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Smashing success”
THE ANSWER
HIT
The answer to “Smashing success” is HIT.
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NYT Midi April 20 2026HITFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Smashing success” most recently appeared in the NYT Midi on April 20 2026. The verified answer is a 3 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Hit in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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