___-case scenario Crossword Clue

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___-case scenario Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
2. the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others
(adjective)
1. (comparative and superlative of `well’) wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
2. (superlative of `good’) having the most positive qualities
(adverb)
1. from a position of superiority or authority
(verb)
1. get the better of

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SCENARIO (noun)
1. an outline or synopsis of a play (or, by extension, of a literary work)
2. a postulated sequence of possible events
CASE (noun)
1. a specific size and style of type within a type family
2. an enveloping structure or covering enclosing an animal or plant organ or part
CASE (verb)
1. enclose in, or as if in, a case
2. look over, usually with the intention to rob

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

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More Universal Crossword (1/19/2026) Answers

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66. Cut with scissors

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46. Paste served with sushi

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