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Do perfectly, informally crossword clue

Editorially reviewed August 18, 2026

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A performer who gets everything right is said to do this.

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Answer

NAIL

How the short form works

To “nail” a task or performance is to execute it exactly right. The clue flags the informal usage.

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Abbreviation or register signal

“Informally” licenses a conversational verb rather than a formal synonym.

Expanded meaning

Informally, to perform or complete something successfully.

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