"The best-___ plans of mice and men..." Crossword Clue

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"The best-___ plans of mice and men..." Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. set down according to a plan

Hint 2: Clue Definition

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

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Down

1. Feel like a ___ in the machine

2. Human's cousin

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4. NOUN: "something given or meriting attention before competing alternatives"

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6. NOUN: "a policy of [placating] an enemy or potential aggressor by making concessions"

7. NOUN: "color"

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