Won by just 0.01 seconds! Michael ___, swimmer who beat Milorad Cavic at the 2008 Olympic 100m butterfly in less than a heartbeat!

6 letters40 AcrossLast seen March 31, 2026

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Answer

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About this clue

The clue “Won by just 0.01 seconds! Michael ___, swimmer who beat Milorad Cavic at the 2008 Olympic 100m butterfly in less than a heartbeat!” was published in the Daily Themed Crossword on March 31, 2026, where it appeared as 40 Across. The solution is PHELPS — a 6-letter word that fits the 6-square across entry in the grid.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the answer to "Won by just 0.01 seconds! Michael ___, swimmer who beat Milorad Cavic at the 2008 Olympic 100m butterfly in less than a heartbeat!" in Daily Themed Crossword?
The answer is PHELPS, a 6-letter word that appeared as 40 Across in the puzzle dated March 31, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to "Won by just 0.01 seconds! Michael ___, swimmer who beat Milorad Cavic at the 2008 Olympic 100m butterfly in less than a heartbeat!" have?
The answer has 6 letters: PHELPS.
When did the clue "Won by just 0.01 seconds! Michael ___, swimmer who beat Milorad Cavic at the 2008 Olympic 100m butterfly in less than a heartbeat!" appear in Daily Themed Crossword?
This clue most recently appeared on March 31, 2026.
Where can I find the full solution to the March 31, 2026 Daily Themed Crossword?
You can find the complete solved grid and every answer at our puzzle page for March 31, 2026.
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