Smash success Crossword Clue

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Smash success Crossword Answer

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HIT

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(noun)
1. an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording or novel)

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SUCCESS (noun)
1. a person with a record of successes
2. an attainment that is successful
SMASH (verb)
1. hit hard
2. break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
SMASH (noun)
1. a vigorous blow
2. a conspicuous success
SMASH (adverb)
1. with a loud crash

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

HIT
(3 letters)

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