“___ given Sunday!” (football fan’s maxim) NYT Crossword Clue

By Date: SEP 5, 2026 Follow on Google

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The most common and recent 3-letter answer for ""___ given Sunday!" (football fan's maxim)" is ANY.
The phrase "Any given Sunday" refers to the unpredictability of outcomes in American football games held on Sundays, suggesting that any team can win regardless of previous performance. The blank in the clue is filled by the word 'ANY,' completing the well-known expression among football fans.
This clue was last seen in the NYT Mini Crossword on September 05, 2026.
Any means one or some, regardless of the specific one(s) chosen.
"Your choice", Preceder of how, way or where, Random quantity, Some, Not a particular one

3-letter answer to “___ given Sunday!” (football fan’s maxim) in NYT Mini Crossword September 5 2026 is ANY.

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