Chart-topping song, say — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the January 26 2026 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
HIT
3 letters
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___ the nail on the head
HIT
3
___ or miss
HIT
3
"___ Me with Your Best Shot" (1980 song by Pat Benatar)
HIT
3
Flops opposite
HIT
3
Chart-topper
HIT
3
___ or miss
HIT
3
Billboard chart-topper, say
HIT
3
"___ me with your best shot!" ("Do your worst!")
HIT
3
Box-office opposite of a "flop"
HIT
3
Like a Billboard Top 40 song
HIT
3
___ the beach, tanning outing that's a relaxing activity for the last weekend before school
HIT
3
Big success
HIT
3
Side-walking crustacean with claws
CRAB
4
Another word for "donkey"
ASS
3
"Is it ___ late to apologize?"
TOO
3
Pick up the ___ (gather speed)
PACE
4
Seek damages in court
SUE
3
___ Solo, "Star Wars" character played by Harrison Ford
HAN
3
"Saving Private ___" (1998 film starring Tom Hanks)
RYAN
4
Credit ___ (cash alternative)
CARD
4
Enjoyed breakfast
ATE
3
Ruler measure
INCH
4
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