Get straight As Crossword Clue

The solution for the clue "Get straight As" from Newsday.com crossword puzzle is mentioned here below. .

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

Today's clue, "Get straight As," corresponds to the answer "EXCEL." Here's why this clue leads to the answer provided:

1. The term "straight As" commonly refers to achieving the highest grades possible in academic assessments.
2. "EXCEL" is often associated with outstanding performance or achievement, which directly aligns with the concept of earning top grades denoted by the letter 'A'.
3. In crossword puzzles, the answer is often a word or phrase that closely relates to the clue through direct synonyms, antonyms, or associations, making "EXCEL" a fitting response to the prompt given.

Therefore, the relation between the clue "Get straight As" and the answer "EXCEL" stems from the common understanding of excelling in academics as represented by achieving straight A grades.

Definition of "EXCEL"

be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject

Example :

she excelled at landscape painting

the keeper excelled himself to keep out an Elliott header

 The Crossword clue "Get straight As" published 2 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Newsday.com	8 January 2006	EXCEL