Preferred, say Crossword Clue

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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

PREFERRED (adjective)
1. preferred above all others and treated with partiality
2. more desirable than another
SAY (verb)
1. have or contain a certain wording or form
2. give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
SAY (noun)
1. the chance to speak

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More NYT Crossword (9/19/2026) Answers

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27. Inhale, so to speak

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36. Tibetan title

37. One might be cut off by an orchestra

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41. Little

42. Rattled, humorously

44. Not see

46. It's a whole thing

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54. Saturate

55. "That's good" thinking

56. Fired up again

57. Speak rationally

58. "I'm in!"

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1. Decorates, say

2. Certain father figures

3. Like a person who might prefer platonic relationships

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5. Just relax

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8. 90° from norte

9. Behave

10. Not just a snack

11. Ones who start

12. Following the leader too closely, say

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22. Intimidating words

24. One might necessitate an override

25. Helen Mirren and Emma Thompson, for two

26. Storytelling device that revises previously established facts, informally

29. [giggle]

30. One might be felt

31. No-talent boss

32. Common sight at a bachelorette party

34. Ocean predator with external teeth

38. Has bad feelings toward

39. Windbag's output

43. Big name in late night

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47. Heart

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49. Nobody, say

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52. Goes down

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