Best possible Crossword Clue

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OPTIMUM

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UTMOST

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OPTIMAL

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ULTIMATE

(8 letters)

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(adjective)
1. of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas
2. conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
(noun)
1. model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
2. the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

POSSIBLE (adjective)
1. existing in possibility
2. capable of happening or existing
POSSIBLE (noun)
1. an applicant who might be suitable
2. something that can be done
BEST (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
BEST (adjective)
1. (comparative and superlative of `well’) wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable
2. (superlative of `good’) having the most positive qualities
BEST (adverb)
1. from a position of superiority or authority
BEST (verb)
1. get the better of

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

OPTIMUM
(7 letters)
UTMOST
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OPTIMAL
(7 letters)
ULTIMATE
(8 letters)

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More Newsday Crossword (10/27/2025) Answers

Across

1. Vaccine fluid

6. Campers' vehicles: Abbr.

9. Bushy hairstyle

13. Venue for boxing matches

14. Tiny amount

16. Lima __ (soup veggie)

17. Battlefield physician

18. Number in a spreadsheet

19. Just a single time

20. Large vehicle transporting gasoline

23. Belly muscles

26. Pop singer Orbison

27. Evaluates

28. Surgeon, for example

30. Heroic deed

32. Pungent slice on a burger

33. Campus military program: Abbr.

34. Slowly vanish

38. Train section that keeps foods cold

41. A Great Lake

42. Lambs' fathers

43. Backyard cookout spot

44. Peas' natural holders

45. Shared again, as a story

46. Potato-growing state

49. __ Majesty (queenly title)

50. Sandwich bread

51. Local vehicle bringing packages

55. Mobile phone, for short

56. School test

57. Difficult, as a challenge

61. Partner at a prom

62. Twirl around

63. Happen next

64. Amuse greatly

65. Carry-__ (small airline bags)

66. College officials

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Down

1. America's Uncle

2. Before, in poetry

3. Color of rubies

4. __ of measure (mile or gallon)

5. Pasta often served with melted cheese

6. Not safe to do

7. Cast a ballot

8. Asterisk shape

9. Approximately

10. Backyard border

11. Scrabble-tile stands

12. Dollar bill

15. Lure in

21. "Neither here ___ there"

22. Mouse's larger cousin

23. Like very much

24. Big mistake

25. Futuristic literature, for short

29. __ up (ripped apart)

30. Sheets of paper to fill out

31. Incoming flight predictions: Abbr.

33. Enjoy a book

34. Campus club, for short

35. Performer in a film

36. Every 24 hours

37. Wear away

39. Paths on phonograph records

40. Ran, as machinery

44. ___ Beta Kappa

45. Accelerate, as an engine

47. Triangular river formation

48. Bowling lane

49. Religious songs

52. Trade show, for short

53. Wet weather forecast

54. __ of the above ('other' choice)

55. Multiyear savings accounts: Abbr.

58. Letters on Forever stamps

59. Cop's radar device

60. Men and boys

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