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Felt completely confident in NYT Crossword Clue

39D | 7 letters

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SWOREBY

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Why This Answer Fits

SWOREBY is the 7-letter answer for the clue "Felt completely confident in". The clue works as a direct definition or close paraphrase of the answer. In this NYT Crossword, it appears at 39D, so the crossing entries help verify the exact spelling.

Grid entry: SWOREBY in the grid.
Answer pattern: _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
Clue type: Direct clue.
SWOREBY has 7 letters, matching the required slot for 39D.

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Hint

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 7-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.

How to solve it

Read the clue type first

For the clue "Felt completely confident in", first identify whether the wording is direct, referential, abbreviated, or playful. This one is best treated as a direct clue.

Start with the clue's literal meaning, then test a 7-letter synonym or phrase against the crossings.
The answer slot has 7 letters, which narrows the clue to a specific grid shape.
This clue appears at 39D in the NYT Crossword, so check the Across crossings for confirmation.

Position 39D

Answer length 7

Puzzle type Daily

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Clue History

June 19, 2026 Daily / 39D / 7 letters

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