Spotted in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on October 18, 2025, the clue "Sure to fail" has 163 possible answers in our records. Our top pick is CANTWIN (7 letters) — it matches with 99% certainty. This score reflects how consistently this answer appears across different crossword puzzles for the same clue.
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163 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
CANTWIN
Sure to fail
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 18, 2025
99%
CANTWIN
Sure to fail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 18, 2025
99%
DOOMED
Sure to fail
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Sep 6, 2024
99%
DOOMED
Sure to fail
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Sep 6, 2024
99%
HOPELESS
Sure to fail
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 8, 2023
99%
HOPELESS
Sure to fail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 8, 2023
8%
FIRSTPITCH
"Step one: make sure everything is in tune"?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 3, 2026
8%
FIRSTPITCH
"Step one: make sure everything is in tune"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 3, 2026
8%
KNEW
Was sure about
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 27, 2026
8%
KNEW
Was sure about
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 27, 2026
8%
SMUG
Too sure of oneself
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
8%
SMUG
Too sure of oneself
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
8%
TOTES
"For sure!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 26, 2026
8%
TOTES
"For sure!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 26, 2026
8%
YESINDEEDY
"For sure, for sure!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
8%
YESINDEEDY
"For sure, for sure!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
8%
DEFINITE
For sure
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2026
8%
DEFINITE
For sure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2026
8%
ARE
"__ you sure?"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
8%
ARE
"__ you sure?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
8%
OUCH
Reply to "I'm sure they'll be fine without you," perhaps
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2026
8%
OUCH
Reply to "I'm sure they'll be fine without you," perhaps
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2026
8%
FORSOMEREASON
"Not sure why, but ... "
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 24, 2026
8%
FORSOMEREASON
"Not sure why, but ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 24, 2026
8%
UHS
"I'm not sure" sounds
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2026
8%
UHS
"I'm not sure" sounds
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2026
8%
KNOW
Be sure of
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2026
8%
KNOW
Be sure of
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2026
8%
EACHTIME
Without fail
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
8%
EACHTIME
Without fail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
8%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 12, 2026
8%
TBD
"Not sure yet" letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 12, 2026
8%
YEAHRIGHT
"Uh-huh, sure ..."
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2026
8%
YEAHRIGHT
"Uh-huh, sure ..."
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2026
8%
HOPE
"I sure ___ so!"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
8%
HOPE
"I sure ___ so!"
Universal Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
8%
EPIC
__ fail
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
8%
EPIC
__ fail
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
8%
IBET
"Yeah, sure ..."
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2026
8%
IBET
"Yeah, sure ..."
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2026
8%
ISIT
"You sure of that?"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 12, 2026
8%
ISIT
"You sure of that?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 12, 2026
8%
SIDE
"Oh sure, take their __!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 18, 2025
8%
SIDE
"Oh sure, take their __!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2025
8%
DOESIT
"Are you sure you're right about that?"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 28, 2025
8%
DOESIT
"Are you sure you're right about that?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 28, 2025
8%
NATCH
Slangy "For sure!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 11, 2025
8%
NATCH
Slangy "For sure!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2025
8%
YES
"For sure!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
8%
YES
"For sure!"
Universal Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
8%
ITIS
"For sure"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 12, 2025
8%
ITIS
"For sure"
Universal Crossword · Jun 12, 2025
8%
YEP
"For sure!"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 8, 2025
8%
YEP
"For sure!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 8, 2025
8%
ITSGROWINGONME
"I wasn't sure at first, but ...," or what could be said about the ends of 16-, 26-, and 44-Across?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2025
8%
ITSGROWINGONME
"I wasn't sure at first, but ...," or what could be said about the ends of 16-, 26-, and 44-Across?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2025
8%
DEF
For sure, in slang
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 3, 2025
8%
DEF
For sure, in slang
Universal Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
8%
FOOLSERRAND
Task guaranteed to fail
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 1, 2025
8%
FOOLSERRAND
Task guaranteed to fail
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 1, 2025
1%
REVELED
Took deep pleasure (in)
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 17, 2026
1%
REVELED
Took deep pleasure (in)
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 17, 2026
1%
LOVELETTER
Treasure-y note?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
LOVELETTER
Treasure-y note?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
THRUST
Force measured in newtons
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 6, 2026
1%
THRUST
Force measured in newtons
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 6, 2026
1%
ADRIFT
Unsure where to go
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 5, 2026
1%
ADRIFT
Unsure where to go
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 5, 2026
1%
TOURISTVISAS
Paperwork for leisure travelers
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 31, 2026
1%
TOURISTVISAS
Paperwork for leisure travelers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 31, 2026
1%
DEE
Near-failing grade
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2026
1%
DEE
Near-failing grade
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2026
1%
BOYLESLAGER
"A bottle where the rapid decrease in pressure upon opening creates foam, please" request?
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2026
1%
BOYLESLAGER
"A bottle where the rapid decrease in pressure upon opening creates foam, please" request?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2026
1%
TEARDUCT
Channel that rarely fails to make one cry
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
TEARDUCT
Channel that rarely fails to make one cry
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
OHMS
Measures of resistance
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
1%
OHMS
Measures of resistance
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
1%
PIGPEN
Animal enclosure with a namesake cipher
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 12, 2026
1%
PIGPEN
Animal enclosure with a namesake cipher
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 12, 2026
1%
SPF
UV-filtering measurement
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 2, 2026
1%
SPF
UV-filtering measurement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 2, 2026
1%
MOTTO
"Measure twice, cut once," for one
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2026
1%
MOTTO
"Measure twice, cut once," for one
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2026
1%
ACRE
Land measure
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 30, 2026
1%
ACRE
Land measure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 30, 2026
1%
IAMB
Poetic measure
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 29, 2026
1%
IAMB
Poetic measure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 29, 2026
1%
INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 28, 2026
1%
INNERSABOTEUR
Psychological cause of personal failure, or a feature of 19-, 24-, 38-, and 45-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 28, 2026
1%
LOPE
Leisurely gait
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 26, 2026
1%
LOPE
Leisurely gait
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 26, 2026
1%
INSEAM
Pants measurement
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2026
1%
INSEAM
Pants measurement
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2026
1%
PANIC
Lose it under pressure
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2026
1%
PANIC
Lose it under pressure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2026
1%
HEIGHT
Progress that may be measured on a doorframe
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 24, 2026
1%
HEIGHT
Progress that may be measured on a doorframe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2026
1%
LOSERS
Total failures
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 3, 2026
1%
LOSERS
Total failures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 3, 2026
1%
ELSE
"If all __ fails ... "
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 20, 2026
1%
ELSE
"If all __ fails ... "
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 20, 2026
1%
NDA
Leak prevention measure, briefly
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
1%
NDA
Leak prevention measure, briefly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
1%
EYEDUP
Got the measure of
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 3, 2026
1%
EYEDUP
Got the measure of
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 3, 2026
1%
SOFTSELL
Low-pressure approach
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 25, 2026
1%
SOFTSELL
Low-pressure approach
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 25, 2026
1%
PHSCA
Range that measures acidity and alkalinity
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 24, 2026
1%
PHSCA
Range that measures acidity and alkalinity
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2026
1%
PRU
Newark-based insurer, on stock tickers
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
1%
PRU
Newark-based insurer, on stock tickers
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
1%
TROVE
Hidden treasure
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 14, 2026
1%
TROVE
Hidden treasure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 14, 2026
1%
NETZEROLAWS
Statutes that attempt to ensure a carbon-neutral future
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 13, 2026
1%
NETZEROLAWS
Statutes that attempt to ensure a carbon-neutral future
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 13, 2026
1%
SYS
Top no. in a blood pressure reading
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 1, 2026
1%
SYS
Top no. in a blood pressure reading
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 1, 2026
1%
SADIST
Person who takes pleasure in pain
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
1%
SADIST
Person who takes pleasure in pain
Universal Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
1%
AREA
What an integral measures in calculus
(4)
Universal Crossword
Mar 15, 2026
1%
AREA
What an integral measures in calculus
Universal Crossword · Mar 15, 2026
1%
MOHS
__ scale: measure of mineral hardness
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 10, 2026
1%
MOHS
__ scale: measure of mineral hardness
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 10, 2026
1%
MAP
Treasure hunt aid
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
MAP
Treasure hunt aid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
PENS
Farm enclosures
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
PENS
Farm enclosures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
STY
Farm enclosure
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 8, 2026
1%
STY
Farm enclosure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 8, 2026
1%
BTU
HVAC measure
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 4, 2026
1%
BTU
HVAC measure
Universal Crossword · Mar 4, 2026
1%
AFLAC
Insurer with a duck mascot
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 3, 2026
1%
AFLAC
Insurer with a duck mascot
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 3, 2026
1%
GIGATONS
Units of measure on a planetary scale
(8)
Universal Crossword
Feb 21, 2026
1%
GIGATONS
Units of measure on a planetary scale
Universal Crossword · Feb 21, 2026
1%
QUARTS
Milk measures
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 18, 2026
1%
QUARTS
Milk measures
Universal Crossword · Feb 18, 2026
1%
FREEZINGUP
Choking under pressure
(10)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
FREEZINGUP
Choking under pressure
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
ONE
Measure's first beat
(3)
Universal Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
1%
ONE
Measure's first beat
Universal Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
1%
LOCKS
Enclosures in a 19-Down
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 6, 2026
1%
LOCKS
Enclosures in a 19-Down
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 6, 2026
1%
SHIATSU
Acupressure massage
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2026
1%
SHIATSU
Acupressure massage
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2026
1%
TENTS
Circus enclosures
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 27, 2026
1%
TENTS
Circus enclosures
Universal Crossword · Jan 27, 2026
1%
STIFFUPPERLIP
*Composure metaphor in a P.G. Wodehouse title
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
STIFFUPPERLIP
*Composure metaphor in a P.G. Wodehouse title
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
APLOMB
Poise under pressure
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 25, 2026
1%
APLOMB
Poise under pressure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 25, 2026
1%
PEARL
Oyster's treasure
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 23, 2026
1%
PEARL
Oyster's treasure
Universal Crossword · Jan 23, 2026
1%
GLADTO
"My pleasure"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 21, 2026
1%
GLADTO
"My pleasure"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 21, 2026
1%
CONFIDENCELEVEL
*Statistical measure of certainty
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
CONFIDENCELEVEL
*Statistical measure of certainty
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
PSI
Air pressure fig.
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2026
1%
PSI
Air pressure fig.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2026
1%
AQI
EPA pollution measure
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 14, 2026
1%
AQI
EPA pollution measure
Universal Crossword · Jan 14, 2026
1%
GIVES
Yields to pressure
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
GIVES
Yields to pressure
Universal Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
CREVICE
Fissure
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 12, 2026
1%
CREVICE
Fissure
Universal Crossword · Jan 12, 2026
1%
BOMBS
Complete failures
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 1, 2026
1%
BOMBS
Complete failures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 1, 2026
1%
ITD
"___ be my pleasure"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
ITD
"___ be my pleasure"
Universal Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
WINKAT
Reassure that one's joking, in a way
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 29, 2025
1%
WINKAT
Reassure that one's joking, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 29, 2025
1%
FINDINGGOD
Big shot in the treasure-hunting industry?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2025
1%
FINDINGGOD
Big shot in the treasure-hunting industry?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2025
1%
WATT
Bulb measure
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 16, 2025
1%
WATT
Bulb measure
Universal Crossword · Dec 16, 2025
1%
ASKMOM
Unsure parent's response
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
ASKMOM
Unsure parent's response
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
INSEAMS
Pants measurements that likely correlate with comfort on an airplane
(7)
Universal Crossword
Dec 13, 2025
1%
INSEAMS
Pants measurements that likely correlate with comfort on an airplane
Universal Crossword · Dec 13, 2025
1%
PEER
__ pressure
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 24, 2025
1%
PEER
__ pressure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 24, 2025
1%
METERS
Olympic distance measures
(6)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
1%
METERS
Olympic distance measures
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
1%
LEASHEDPENCILS
Security measures at cosmetics counters?
(14)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2025
1%
LEASHEDPENCILS
Security measures at cosmetics counters?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
1%
IDLOVETO
"It'd be my pleasure"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Nov 13, 2025
1%
IDLOVETO
"It'd be my pleasure"
Universal Crossword · Nov 13, 2025
1%
IQTEST
Measure of sharpness
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 12, 2025
1%
IQTEST
Measure of sharpness
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 12, 2025
1%
ACRES
Agricultural measures
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 10, 2025
1%
ACRES
Agricultural measures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 10, 2025
1%
WIDTH
One measurement of a rectangle
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 4, 2025
1%
WIDTH
One measurement of a rectangle
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 4, 2025
1%
CONFIDENT
Self-assured
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 30, 2025
1%
CONFIDENT
Self-assured
Universal Crossword · Oct 30, 2025
1%
BOOKSHELFWEALTH
Design trend that showcases literary treasures
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2025
1%
BOOKSHELFWEALTH
Design trend that showcases literary treasures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2025
1%
ITS
"__ my pleasure!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 15, 2025
1%
ITS
"__ my pleasure!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 15, 2025
1%
CAGEMATCH
Wrestling event that features a steel enclosure
(9)
Universal Crossword
Oct 12, 2025
1%
CAGEMATCH
Wrestling event that features a steel enclosure
Universal Crossword · Oct 12, 2025
1%
PHOBIA
Exposure therapy target
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 8, 2025
1%
PHOBIA
Exposure therapy target
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 8, 2025
1%
CUTIT
Measure up
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
1%
CUTIT
Measure up
Universal Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
1%
DOOMS
Condemns to failure
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
1%
DOOMS
Condemns to failure
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
1%
ANGELO
"Measure for Measure" antagonist
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 4, 2025
1%
ANGELO
"Measure for Measure" antagonist
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 4, 2025
1%
RISE
Jeans measurement
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
RISE
Jeans measurement
Universal Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
FORCES
Pressures
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
1%
FORCES
Pressures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
1%
SALINITY
Seawater measurement
(8)
Universal Crossword
Sep 13, 2025
1%
SALINITY
Seawater measurement
Universal Crossword · Sep 13, 2025
1%
KARAT
Gold purity measure
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 3, 2025
1%
KARAT
Gold purity measure
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2025
1%
REC
Leisure activities, for short
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 31, 2025
1%
REC
Leisure activities, for short
Universal Crossword · Aug 31, 2025
1%
GEM
Treasured stone
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
1%
GEM
Treasured stone
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
1%
AUTISM
Condition measured on a spectrum
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 29, 2025
1%
AUTISM
Condition measured on a spectrum
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 29, 2025
1%
PICA
Printing measure
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 26, 2025
1%
PICA
Printing measure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 26, 2025
1%
RIDEORDIE
Unfailingly loyal friend
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2025
1%
RIDEORDIE
Unfailingly loyal friend
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
1%
TURNUPTHEHEAT
Increase pressure, or an apt title for this puzzle?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 22, 2025
1%
TURNUPTHEHEAT
Increase pressure, or an apt title for this puzzle?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 22, 2025
1%
AETNA
Insurer owned by CVS Health
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 14, 2025
1%
AETNA
Insurer owned by CVS Health
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 14, 2025
1%
SEDATE
Steady and measured
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 10, 2025
1%
SEDATE
Steady and measured
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
1%
LEAHY
__ Law: human rights measure named for the third-longest-serving U.S. senator
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 9, 2025
1%
LEAHY
__ Law: human rights measure named for the third-longest-serving U.S. senator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 9, 2025
1%
DEARER
More treasured
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 6, 2025
1%
DEARER
More treasured
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
1%
EXERT
Apply, as pressure
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 1, 2025
1%
EXERT
Apply, as pressure
Universal Crossword · Aug 1, 2025
1%
HEDONISM
Pursuit of pleasure
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 31, 2025
1%
HEDONISM
Pursuit of pleasure
Universal Crossword · Jul 31, 2025
1%
PEN
Farm enclosure
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 23, 2025
1%
PEN
Farm enclosure
Universal Crossword · Jul 23, 2025
1%
LAMP
"Aladdin" treasure
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 14, 2025
1%
LAMP
"Aladdin" treasure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 14, 2025
1%
LEAGUE
Maritime measure
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 9, 2025
1%
LEAGUE
Maritime measure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 9, 2025
1%
ANTIQUES
Some "Pawn Stars" treasures
(8)
Universal Crossword
Jul 8, 2025
1%
ANTIQUES
Some "Pawn Stars" treasures
Universal Crossword · Jul 8, 2025
1%
ACREAGE
Farm measure
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 1, 2025
1%
ACREAGE
Farm measure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 1, 2025
1%
HUNG
Like an unsure jury
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2025
1%
HUNG
Like an unsure jury
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2025
1%
PUBLICLIBRARIES
Institutions "full of sunk treasure," per Virginia Woolf
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
1%
PUBLICLIBRARIES
Institutions "full of sunk treasure," per Virginia Woolf
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
1%
STRUT
Self-assured walk
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 28, 2025
1%
STRUT
Self-assured walk
Universal Crossword · Jun 28, 2025
1%
IRAISE
Declaration from a sure-handed player?
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 20, 2025
1%
IRAISE
Declaration from a sure-handed player?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 20, 2025
1%
DOSAGE
Prescription measure
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2025
1%
DOSAGE
Prescription measure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2025
1%
VOLTS
Battery measures
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 15, 2025
1%
VOLTS
Battery measures
Universal Crossword · Jun 15, 2025
1%
GRIT
Sandpaper measure
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 13, 2025
1%
GRIT
Sandpaper measure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 13, 2025
1%
RARETREAT
Unexpected pleasure
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 9, 2025
1%
RARETREAT
Unexpected pleasure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 9, 2025
1%
IQS
Scores that measure smarts: Abbr.
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2025
1%
IQS
Scores that measure smarts: Abbr.
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
1%
SINKORSWIM
Stark choice between success and failure
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
1%
SINKORSWIM
Stark choice between success and failure
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
1%
BTUS
AC measures
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
1%
BTUS
AC measures
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
1%
POISE
Composure
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2025
1%
POISE
Composure
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2025
1%
SPAN
Bridge measure
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2025
1%
SPAN
Bridge measure
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2025
1%
THEYANKS
Completely fails (... letters 2-4)
(8)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2025
1%
THEYANKS
Completely fails (... letters 2-4)
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2025
1%
RULER
Tool that's made to measure
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 18, 2025
1%
RULER
Tool that's made to measure
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 18, 2025
1%
SHUTTERSPEED
Exposure-determining setting, in photography
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 6, 2025
1%
SHUTTERSPEED
Exposure-determining setting, in photography
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 6, 2025
1%
CHOKE
Blow it under pressure
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2025
1%
CHOKE
Blow it under pressure
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2025
1%
SQUAREINCH
*Measurement unit on some graph-ruled paper
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 4, 2025
1%
SQUAREINCH
*Measurement unit on some graph-ruled paper
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 4, 2025
1%
GAUGE
Tire pressure indicator
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 29, 2025
1%
GAUGE
Tire pressure indicator
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 29, 2025
1%
REDO
What a merciful teacher may offer a student who failed a test
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
1%
REDO
What a merciful teacher may offer a student who failed a test
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
1%
BURSAR
College treasurer
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2025
1%
BURSAR
College treasurer
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2025
1%
OHM
Measure of resistance
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 24, 2025
1%
OHM
Measure of resistance
Universal Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
1%
KILO
Narc’s measure
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 19, 2025
1%
KILO
Narc’s measure
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
1%
WINGSPANS
Bird or plane measures
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 16, 2025
1%
WINGSPANS
Bird or plane measures
Universal Crossword · Apr 16, 2025
1%
STROLL
Leisurely walk
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Apr 12, 2025
1%
STROLL
Leisurely walk
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 12, 2025
1%
TSP
MSG measure
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 10, 2025
1%
TSP
MSG measure
Universal Crossword · Apr 10, 2025
1%
INAREA
How apartment space is measured
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 6, 2025
1%
INAREA
How apartment space is measured
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 6, 2025
1%
EMS
Type measures
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Apr 3, 2025
1%
EMS
Type measures
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
1%
VISINE
"For your viewing pleasure" brand
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 3, 2025
1%
VISINE
"For your viewing pleasure" brand
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 3, 2025
1%
RLS
“Treasure Island” monogram
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 31, 2025
1%
RLS
“Treasure Island” monogram
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 31, 2025
1%
SLOW
Leisurely
(4)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 29, 2025
1%
SLOW
Leisurely
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 29, 2025
1%
BOX
Jury enclosure
(3)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Mar 24, 2025
1%
BOX
Jury enclosure
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 24, 2025
1%
MEMORYLAPIS
Small failure of recall, to a jeweler?
(11)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Mar 23, 2025
1%
MEMORYLAPIS
Small failure of recall, to a jeweler?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Mar 23, 2025
1%
HEAT
Pressure, informally
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 22, 2025
1%
HEAT
Pressure, informally
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 22, 2025
1%
YDS
NFL measurements
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 19, 2025
1%
YDS
NFL measurements
Universal Crossword · Mar 19, 2025
1%
PACES
Treasure map distances
(5)
Universal Crossword
Mar 17, 2025
1%
PACES
Treasure map distances
Universal Crossword · Mar 17, 2025
1%
LEADBALLOON
Total failure
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Mar 11, 2025
1%
LEADBALLOON
Total failure
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Mar 11, 2025
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Didn't work
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Hertz, for one
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Sure to fail" have?
We found 3 exact solutions and 163 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is CANTWIN (7 letters).
What is the best answer for "Sure to fail"?
The best answer for "Sure to fail" is CANTWIN with 7 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Other exact solutions include DOOMED (6 letters), HOPELESS (8 letters).
Where has "Sure to fail" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 10 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword, Thomas Joseph Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on October 18, 2025.