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
(6 letters)
OPTIMAL
(7 letters)
ULTIMATE
(8 letters)

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More Universal Crossword (4/9/2026) Answers

Across

1. Grated lemon peel

5. Bigger than big

9. Tropical trees

14. Capital on a fjord

15. Plow pullers

17. Hibernation hideout

18. Bumper flaw

19. "August: __ County": Streep film

20. Lemon source?

23. Compete (for)

24. Lofgren of the E Street Band

25. Decide not to accept

27. What you can't do after moving your king, in chess

30. Mythical wife of Jason

32. Bonkers

33. Juice source

37. Santa ___, California

38. Book club members

40. 'Whichever'

41. Cookie source

43. High-pitched woodwind

44. Wall climbers

45. Thick-skinned safari beasts

47. Meal packed in a basket

50. Aquatic barker

51. Poem of praise

52. Bread source?

58. Pie chart lines

60. Smoothie berry

61. MBA student's class

62. Gregorian __

63. Fictional detective Wolfe

64. Nevada casino city

65. What drivers honk

66. Genesis garden

67. Dino with short arms

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Down

1. French novelist Émile

2. Jacob's twin

3. Narrow opening

4. City where the Blue Jays play home games

5. Spacecraft section

6. Business VIPs

7. Courteous chap

8. Opposed to

9. Trailblazers

10. Sponsored spots

11. Depart

12. Wizard's specialty

13. Wintry mix

21. Feel yucky

22. Diner's request

26. British sports car, for short

27. Tabby's toenail

28. Top-notch

29. Temporary wound cover

30. ___ of transportation

31. Decorative pitcher

33. Cover with asphalt

34. Wet weather

35. Lowdown

36. Salon colorants

38. Comes back to

39. Writer Jong

42. Transgression

43. Hazelnut

45. Zone

46. Possesses

47. Place where packages may be delivered

48. The Gem State

49. Fragrant chest wood

50. Small drum

53. Barn roof topper

54. Like some coffee

55. Laptop brand

56. Zilch

57. Golden fort

59. Quaint stopover

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