41 Across

NYT Daily • August 23, 2025

Field goal announcement

Answer:

ITSGOOD

Hint:

Think of what a referee might shout after the ball clears the uprights.

Explanation:

In basketball, when a player makes a field goal, referees often shout "It's good!" to signal the basket counts. The clue takes that phrase and removes the space and apostrophe, turning it into a single word: "ITSGOOD." It’s a straightforward reference to the common announcement heard during games, with no hidden wordplay—just a direct nod to sports culture.

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