Like a befitting reply — Daily Themed Crossword Answer
This clue appeared in the August 16 2025 Daily Themed Crossword. The answer is below, with its letter count.
The answer
APT
3 letters
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Fitting, as a reply (anagram of "tap")
APT
3
Befitting, as a reply
APT
3
Befitting, as a reply
APT
3
Perfectly fitting, like Usain Bolt's last name
APT
3
Appropriate (anagram of "pat")
APT
3
Quick to learn
APT
3
Right for the occasion
APT
3
Fitting, like a phrase
APT
3
Fitting, as a description (anagram of "pat")
APT
3
Befitting and suitable (anagram of "tap")
APT
3
Appropriate
APT
3
Well-suited, as a reply
APT
3
Number of years in a decade
TEN
3
Ewe's mate
RAM
3
Prefix meaning "three"
TRI
3
Mud bath spot
SPA
3
"May ___ the honors?": 2 wds.
IDO
3
"I ___ the Sheriff" (Bob Marley song)
SHOT
4
Peck or smooch, e.g.
KISS
4
"My Gal ___" (1942 film by Irving Cummings)
SAL
3
Key ___ pie
LIME
4
Word before "mate" to finish off in chess
CHECK
5
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