If the clue "Best effort" has you puzzled, you've come to the right place. Last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on August 21, 2025, this clue has 153 possible solutions. The answer with the highest confidence is AGAME (5 letters) at 99%, based on our database of crossword puzzle answers.
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153 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
AGAME
Best effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 21, 2025
99%
AGAME
Best effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 21, 2025
50%
IDOWHATICAN
"It's my best effort"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
50%
IDOWHATICAN
"It's my best effort"
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
8%
EYETEST
Reason to look one's best?
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2026
8%
EYETEST
Reason to look one's best?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
8%
MEANWELL
Have the best of intentions
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 10, 2026
8%
MEANWELL
Have the best of intentions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
8%
NOTSOGOOD
Mediocre at best
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 8, 2026
8%
NOTSOGOOD
Mediocre at best
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
8%
AONE
Best of the best
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 16, 2026
8%
AONE
Best of the best
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
8%
FEATHERBOA
"My peacock's tail is the best!," e.g.?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 7, 2026
8%
FEATHERBOA
"My peacock's tail is the best!," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
8%
HEAVE
Throw with effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 7, 2026
8%
HEAVE
Throw with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 7, 2026
8%
LABOR
Physical effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2026
8%
LABOR
Physical effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2026
8%
STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
8%
YAYME
"I'm the best!"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 27, 2026
8%
YAYME
"I'm the best!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
8%
PHONESITIN
Gives only perfunctory effort
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 22, 2026
8%
PHONESITIN
Gives only perfunctory effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 22, 2026
8%
ADMAN
Guy who knows all the best spots?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
8%
ADMAN
Guy who knows all the best spots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
8%
SINCE
"The best thing ___ sliced bread"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2026
8%
SINCE
"The best thing ___ sliced bread"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
8%
PLODS
Moves with effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
PLODS
Moves with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
GOFORBROKE
Make an all-out effort
(10)
Universal Crossword
Apr 11, 2026
8%
GOFORBROKE
Make an all-out effort
Universal Crossword · Apr 11, 2026
8%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 9, 2026
8%
REINVENTTHEWHEEL
Waste time and effort, in a way, or progress as this puzzle's circled letters do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 9, 2026
8%
TRY
Make an effort
(3)
Universal Crossword
Mar 16, 2026
8%
TRY
Make an effort
Universal Crossword · Mar 16, 2026
8%
HEFTS
Lifts with effort
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 27, 2026
8%
HEFTS
Lifts with effort
Universal Crossword · Feb 27, 2026
8%
ELITE
The best and the brightest
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 23, 2026
8%
ELITE
The best and the brightest
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
8%
ARIEL
Mermaid whose best friend is Flounder
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 11, 2026
8%
ARIEL
Mermaid whose best friend is Flounder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
8%
OUR
"We did ___ best"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
8%
OUR
"We did ___ best"
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
8%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
8%
BOOKDRIVE
Volunteer effort where word gets around?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
8%
ACTIVELY
With true effort
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 28, 2025
8%
ACTIVELY
With true effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 28, 2025
8%
ORKIN
"The best in pests" company
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
8%
ORKIN
"The best in pests" company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
8%
OFFER
One may be "best and final"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 27, 2025
8%
OFFER
One may be "best and final"
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
8%
WEWON
Cry after a successful team effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 26, 2025
8%
WEWON
Cry after a successful team effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 26, 2025
8%
YET
The best is __ to come
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2025
8%
YET
The best is __ to come
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
8%
BGAME
Subpar effort
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2025
8%
BGAME
Subpar effort
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2025
8%
SCRUB
Clean with effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2025
8%
SCRUB
Clean with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2025
8%
CHARACTERACTRESS
Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 5, 2025
8%
CHARACTERACTRESS
Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
8%
HER
"She's trying ___ best"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Nov 3, 2025
8%
HER
"She's trying ___ best"
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
8%
ACESOUT
Gets the best of
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 27, 2025
8%
ACESOUT
Gets the best of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
8%
ACTNICE
"Smile and be on your best behavior!"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 7, 2025
8%
ACTNICE
"Smile and be on your best behavior!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
8%
IDONTASK
"It's best left unanswered"
(8)
Universal Crossword
Oct 5, 2025
8%
IDONTASK
"It's best left unanswered"
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
8%
EXERT
Put forth, as effort
(5)
Universal Crossword
Sep 25, 2025
8%
EXERT
Put forth, as effort
Universal Crossword · Sep 25, 2025
8%
DRAFT
Writer's first effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 23, 2025
8%
DRAFT
Writer's first effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 23, 2025
8%
ACES
Teams' best pitchers
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 22, 2025
8%
ACES
Teams' best pitchers
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
8%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
(6)
Universal Crossword
Sep 14, 2025
8%
WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
8%
ITRY
"Just doing my best"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 30, 2025
8%
ITRY
"Just doing my best"
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
8%
SHES
"___ living her best life"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 17, 2025
8%
SHES
"___ living her best life"
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2025
8%
THATSHALF
With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 1, 2025
8%
THATSHALF
With 42-Across, encouraging words to someone making a good effort, and an apt description of this puzzle's circled letters
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 1, 2025
8%
HAUL
Carry with effort
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jul 26, 2025
8%
HAUL
Carry with effort
Universal Crossword · Jul 26, 2025
8%
ILIVETOSERVE
"Starting a point is the best!"
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jul 22, 2025
8%
ILIVETOSERVE
"Starting a point is the best!"
Universal Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
8%
SHE
"___ is the best thing that's ever been mine" (Taylor Swift)
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jul 5, 2025
8%
SHE
"___ is the best thing that's ever been mine" (Taylor Swift)
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
8%
DREAMDIARY
Record best updated first thing in the morning
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2025
8%
DREAMDIARY
Record best updated first thing in the morning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
8%
AFOREFFORT
"You did your best!"
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
8%
AFOREFFORT
"You did your best!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
8%
CRONUT
Pastry that was one of 2013's best inventions, per Time
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jun 3, 2025
8%
CRONUT
Pastry that was one of 2013's best inventions, per Time
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
8%
HONESTY
The best policy, per a proverb
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 2, 2025
8%
HONESTY
The best policy, per a proverb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
8%
EARN
Acquire with effort
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2025
8%
EARN
Acquire with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2025
8%
GOHARD
Give every last drop of effort
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 23, 2025
8%
GOHARD
Give every last drop of effort
Universal Crossword · May 23, 2025
8%
HALFMEASURE
Paltry effort, or a literal description of the answer to each starred clue
(11)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 21, 2025
8%
HALFMEASURE
Paltry effort, or a literal description of the answer to each starred clue
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 21, 2025
8%
TOPS
Best or bests
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2025
8%
TOPS
Best or bests
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2025
8%
HASGAME
Can compete with the best
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2025
8%
HASGAME
Can compete with the best
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2025
8%
CHEESERATERS
Judges in a best brie competition?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 11, 2025
8%
CHEESERATERS
Judges in a best brie competition?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2025
8%
MEH
Passable at best
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 4, 2025
8%
MEH
Passable at best
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2025
8%
ITRIED
"Did my best"
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 23, 2025
8%
ITRIED
"Did my best"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
8%
EPEE
Event in which the best competitors are untouchable?
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 19, 2025
8%
EPEE
Event in which the best competitors are untouchable?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
8%
DOORDIE
Like a last, desperate effort
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
8%
DOORDIE
Like a last, desperate effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
8%
CASTINGDOUBT
"Is he really the best actor for the role?"
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 16, 2025
8%
CASTINGDOUBT
"Is he really the best actor for the role?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2025
8%
COUNTERARGUMENTS
"Granite is best because it's heat-resistant and easy to clean"
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 2, 2025
8%
COUNTERARGUMENTS
"Granite is best because it's heat-resistant and easy to clean"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
8%
ABRONXTALE
The New Yorker's pick for the best movie of all time?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2025
8%
ABRONXTALE
The New Yorker's pick for the best movie of all time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2025
8%
SCHOOLOFROCK
Rolling Stone's pick for the best movie of all time?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2025
8%
SCHOOLOFROCK
Rolling Stone's pick for the best movie of all time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2025
8%
CIRCLEOFFRIENDS
Shape's pick for the best movie of all time?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2025
8%
CIRCLEOFFRIENDS
Shape's pick for the best movie of all time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2025
8%
OCEANSELEVEN
The Atlantic's pick for the best movie of all time?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2025
8%
OCEANSELEVEN
The Atlantic's pick for the best movie of all time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2025
8%
RAGINGBULL
Mad's pick for the best movie of all time?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 28, 2025
8%
RAGINGBULL
Mad's pick for the best movie of all time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2025
8%
IDEALLY
At best
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 27, 2025
8%
IDEALLY
At best
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 27, 2025
8%
LUGGING
Pulling with effort
(7)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 15, 2025
8%
LUGGING
Pulling with effort
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 15, 2025
8%
FINEST
Of the best quality
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Feb 11, 2025
8%
FINEST
Of the best quality
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 11, 2025
8%
CONSTRAINING
Prisoner exerting great effort?
(12)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Feb 9, 2025
8%
CONSTRAINING
Prisoner exerting great effort?
Premier Sunday Crossword · Feb 9, 2025
8%
COME
"The best is yet to __"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 5, 2025
8%
COME
"The best is yet to __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2025
8%
BERT
Ernie's best pal
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 4, 2025
8%
BERT
Ernie's best pal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2025
8%
TRUE
Immodest response to "You're the best!"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 28, 2025
8%
TRUE
Immodest response to "You're the best!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
8%
TRYYOURBEST
Put in a solid effort
(11)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Jan 21, 2025
8%
TRYYOURBEST
Put in a solid effort
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Jan 21, 2025
8%
WHYWOULDIDOTHAT
"How is it in my best interest?"
(15)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2025
8%
WHYWOULDIDOTHAT
"How is it in my best interest?"
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2025
8%
LUG
Carry with effort
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 18, 2024
8%
LUG
Carry with effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 18, 2024
8%
POURSITON
Spares no effort
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 16, 2024
8%
POURSITON
Spares no effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2024
8%
LAYERCAKE
Dish that requires one's level best?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 9, 2024
8%
LAYERCAKE
Dish that requires one's level best?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2024
8%
WHOSAGOODDOG
Rhetorical question for your best friend?
(12)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2024
8%
WHOSAGOODDOG
Rhetorical question for your best friend?
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2024
8%
PHONEDITIN
Gave minimal effort
(10)
Universal Crossword
Oct 26, 2024
8%
PHONEDITIN
Gave minimal effort
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2024
8%
BAGPIPEDREAMS
Fantasies about being the best player of a Scottish instrument?
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 25, 2024
8%
BAGPIPEDREAMS
Fantasies about being the best player of a Scottish instrument?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2024
8%
PEAKPERFORMANCE
It's the best you can do
(15)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2024
8%
PEAKPERFORMANCE
It's the best you can do
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2024
8%
SCOUR
Clean with effort
(5)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Oct 7, 2024
8%
SCOUR
Clean with effort
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Oct 7, 2024
8%
EASYA
Course not requiring much effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 25, 2024
8%
EASYA
Course not requiring much effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2024
8%
HUMAN
Dog's best friend
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 19, 2024
8%
HUMAN
Dog's best friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2024
8%
SOSO
Passable, at best
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 14, 2024
8%
SOSO
Passable, at best
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2024
8%
PAULIE
Rocky's best friend in the "Rocky" films
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 9, 2024
8%
PAULIE
Rocky's best friend in the "Rocky" films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2024
8%
WEST
"__ Coast best coast"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 28, 2024
8%
WEST
"__ Coast best coast"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2024
8%
SEW
Do one's darned best?
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2024
8%
SEW
Do one's darned best?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2024
8%
TEAMWORK
Group effort
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jul 3, 2024
8%
TEAMWORK
Group effort
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jul 3, 2024
8%
ELF
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear" film
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 3, 2024
8%
ELF
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2024
8%
TOGUP
Get dressed in one's best
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 30, 2024
8%
TOGUP
Get dressed in one's best
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2024
8%
GOLDENERA
The best of times
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 29, 2024
8%
GOLDENERA
The best of times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2024
8%
LILYGLADSTONE
"Killers of the Flower Moon" star nominated for the best actress Oscar
(13)
Universal Crossword
Jun 25, 2024
8%
LILYGLADSTONE
"Killers of the Flower Moon" star nominated for the best actress Oscar
Universal Crossword · Jun 25, 2024
8%
SIBLING
One who may taunt "Mom loves me best"
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 22, 2024
8%
SIBLING
One who may taunt "Mom loves me best"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2024
8%
OSCAR
Award for the best in filmdom
(5)
Universal Crossword
Jun 17, 2024
8%
OSCAR
Award for the best in filmdom
Universal Crossword · Jun 17, 2024
8%
FINISHWITHATWIST
What the best mystery writers know how to do?
(16)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2024
8%
FINISHWITHATWIST
What the best mystery writers know how to do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2024
8%
HARDWON
Earned with extreme effort
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 12, 2024
8%
HARDWON
Earned with extreme effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 12, 2024
8%
IMSOEXCITED
"This is the best news ever!"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 9, 2024
8%
IMSOEXCITED
"This is the best news ever!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2024
8%
ITSHARD
“This requires a lot of effort”
(7)
Premier Sunday Crossword
May 26, 2024
8%
ITSHARD
“This requires a lot of effort”
Premier Sunday Crossword · May 26, 2024
8%
NOFUNNYBUSINESS
"Be on your best behavior"
(15)
Universal Crossword
May 24, 2024
8%
NOFUNNYBUSINESS
"Be on your best behavior"
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2024
8%
OPTIMUM
Very best
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 16, 2024
8%
OPTIMUM
Very best
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 16, 2024
8%
OLD
"Grow ___ along with me! The best is yet to be" (Robert Browning)
(3)
Universal Crossword
May 9, 2024
8%
OLD
"Grow ___ along with me! The best is yet to be" (Robert Browning)
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2024
8%
GIVEN
"I've ___ it my best shot"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 27, 2024
8%
GIVEN
"I've ___ it my best shot"
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2024
8%
HOTDATE
Reason to look your best
(7)
Universal Crossword
Apr 19, 2024
8%
HOTDATE
Reason to look your best
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2024
8%
STEP
Tentative first effort
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 19, 2024
8%
STEP
Tentative first effort
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2024
8%
OUTSIDETHEBOX
How to do your best THINKING?
(13)
Universal Crossword
Mar 22, 2024
8%
OUTSIDETHEBOX
How to do your best THINKING?
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2024
8%
DIRTYLIMERICK
Light verse best not shared with kids
(13)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 17, 2024
8%
DIRTYLIMERICK
Light verse best not shared with kids
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2024
8%
AIMSTO
___ please (does one's best)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Mar 2, 2024
8%
AIMSTO
___ please (does one's best)
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2024
8%
IDID
"__ my best"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 30, 2024
8%
IDID
"__ my best"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2024
8%
ONAPLATTER
Without effort
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jan 22, 2024
8%
ONAPLATTER
Without effort
Universal Crossword · Jan 22, 2024
8%
GROOM
Best man's best friend, often
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 19, 2024
8%
GROOM
Best man's best friend, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2024
8%
SUZY
__ Sheep: Peppa Pig's best friend
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 10, 2024
8%
SUZY
__ Sheep: Peppa Pig's best friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2024
8%
CUEBALL
Item best not pocketed
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 6, 2024
8%
CUEBALL
Item best not pocketed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2024
8%
OUTDO
Better or best
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2023
8%
OUTDO
Better or best
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2023
8%
SHARKTANK
Transport for the army's best poker players?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 27, 2023
8%
SHARKTANK
Transport for the army's best poker players?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2023
8%
ILY
"ur the best"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 21, 2023
8%
ILY
"ur the best"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2023
8%
MANS
___ best friend (dog)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2023
8%
MANS
___ best friend (dog)
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2023
8%
EFOR
Get an — effort
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Nov 26, 2023
8%
EFOR
Get an — effort
Premier Sunday Crossword · Nov 26, 2023
1%
PLANEPLANE
Air travel that's the fifth-best option?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 17, 2026
1%
PLANEPLANE
Air travel that's the fifth-best option?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
1%
IDEAL
Like a best-case scenario
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 19, 2026
1%
IDEAL
Like a best-case scenario
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
1%
OBE
Honor bestowed by HM King Charles III
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 22, 2026
1%
OBE
Honor bestowed by HM King Charles III
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
1%
ABA
Org. that bestows Silver Gavel Awards
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2026
1%
ABA
Org. that bestows Silver Gavel Awards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
1%
AMIGA
Latina bestie
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 7, 2026
1%
AMIGA
Latina bestie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
1%
LOSE
Get bested
(4)
Universal Crossword
Jan 26, 2026
1%
LOSE
Get bested
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
1%
ONEONE
Tied in a best-of-three series
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 13, 2026
1%
ONEONE
Tied in a best-of-three series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
1%
PACTS
Promises between besties
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2025
1%
PACTS
Promises between besties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
1%
GOAT
Best-of-the-best acronym
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 24, 2025
1%
GOAT
Best-of-the-best acronym
Universal Crossword · Dec 24, 2025
1%
STEVE
Name hidden in "best-ever"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 14, 2025
1%
STEVE
Name hidden in "best-ever"
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
1%
LUGS
Pulls effortfully
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 7, 2025
1%
LUGS
Pulls effortfully
Universal Crossword · Dec 7, 2025
1%
ERNIE
Bert's bestie
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 19, 2025
1%
ERNIE
Bert's bestie
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
1%
ADA
"__ Twist, Scientist": kid-lit bestseller
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 21, 2025
1%
ADA
"__ Twist, Scientist": kid-lit bestseller
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
1%
ABED
Troy's bestie on "Community"
(4)
Universal Crossword
Sep 20, 2025
1%
ABED
Troy's bestie on "Community"
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
1%
HAILMARYS
Last-ditch efforts
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 23, 2025
1%
HAILMARYS
Last-ditch efforts
Universal Crossword · Aug 23, 2025
1%
NOBAIL
Goal of some criminal justice reform efforts
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 28, 2025
1%
NOBAIL
Goal of some criminal justice reform efforts
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 28, 2025
1%
GLIDE
Move effortlessly
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 25, 2025
1%
GLIDE
Move effortlessly
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 25, 2025
1%
ATOMIC
"___ Habits" (self-help bestseller)
(6)
Universal Crossword
Apr 22, 2025
1%
ATOMIC
"___ Habits" (self-help bestseller)
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
1%
EDIFIER
One who bestows wisdom
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 8, 2025
1%
EDIFIER
One who bestows wisdom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
1%
COASTED
Biked effortlessly
(7)
Universal Crossword
Feb 26, 2025
1%
COASTED
Biked effortlessly
Universal Crossword · Feb 26, 2025
1%
COASTS
Moves effortlessly
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 25, 2024
1%
COASTS
Moves effortlessly
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2024
1%
CYNICS
Critics of good-faith efforts
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 19, 2024
1%
CYNICS
Critics of good-faith efforts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 19, 2024
1%
LOST
Was bested
(4)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Oct 6, 2024
1%
LOST
Was bested
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
1%
INSPO
Muse's bestowal, casually
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Sep 4, 2024
1%
INSPO
Muse's bestowal, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2024
1%
ILOVETHATFORYOU
"So great, bestie!," and a phonetic hint to 17-, 27-, and 48-Across
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 8, 2024
1%
ILOVETHATFORYOU
"So great, bestie!," and a phonetic hint to 17-, 27-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2024
1%
SIR
Title bestowed on Lewis Hamilton in 2021
(3)
Universal Crossword
Aug 3, 2024
1%
SIR
Title bestowed on Lewis Hamilton in 2021
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2024
1%
ANTIRACIST
"How To Be an ___" (bestseller by Ibram X. Kendi)
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jul 14, 2024
1%
ANTIRACIST
"How To Be an ___" (bestseller by Ibram X. Kendi)
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2024
1%
MAKEFRIENDS
Produce a series about besties in New York?
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jul 2, 2024
1%
MAKEFRIENDS
Produce a series about besties in New York?
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2024
1%
COAST
Bike effortlessly
(5)
Universal Crossword
Apr 14, 2024
1%
COAST
Bike effortlessly
Universal Crossword · Apr 14, 2024
1%
PHOTODUMPS
*Low-effort posts of vacation pics, say
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 4, 2024
1%
PHOTODUMPS
*Low-effort posts of vacation pics, say
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 4, 2024
1%
IDOL
"Survivor" item bestowing immunity
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2024
1%
IDOL
"Survivor" item bestowing immunity
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2024
1%
ENDEAVORS
Concerted efforts
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 26, 2023
1%
ENDEAVORS
Concerted efforts
Universal Crossword · Dec 26, 2023
1%
PLAYEDCATCHUP
Made efforts to come from behind
(13)
Premier Sunday Crossword
Dec 10, 2023
1%
PLAYEDCATCHUP
Made efforts to come from behind
Premier Sunday Crossword · Dec 10, 2023
1%
MASONJARS
Need in some preservation efforts
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 25, 2023
1%
MASONJARS
Need in some preservation efforts
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Best effort" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 153 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is AGAME (5 letters).
What is the best answer for "Best effort"?
The best answer for "Best effort" is AGAME with 5 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Best effort" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 4 times in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on August 21, 2025.