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Best of the best, initially

Last seen in LA Times Daily Crossword December 18, 2022 Answers

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GOAT
Best of the best, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 18, 2022
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ETA
Best guess as to when, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 19, 2025
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EYETEST
Reason to look one's best?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 25, 2026
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MEANWELL
Have the best of intentions
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
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NOTSOGOOD
Mediocre at best
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 8, 2026
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AGAME
Athlete's best effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 2026
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AONE
Best of the best
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 16, 2026
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FEATHERBOA
"My peacock's tail is the best!," e.g.?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 7, 2026
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STRIKESAROSE
Finds the best way to get thorns in one's hand?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 2026
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YAYME
"I'm the best!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 27, 2026
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ADMAN
Guy who knows all the best spots?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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SINCE
"The best thing ___ sliced bread"
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2026
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ELITE
The best and the brightest
Universal Crossword · Feb 23, 2026
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ARIEL
Mermaid whose best friend is Flounder
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 11, 2026
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OUR
"We did ___ best"
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
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OFFER
One may be "best and final"
Universal Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
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ORKIN
"The best in pests" company
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2025
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YET
The best is __ to come
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 25, 2025
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CHARACTERACTRESS
Performer who often plays a protagonist's best friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 5, 2025
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HER
"She's trying ___ best"
Universal Crossword · Nov 3, 2025
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ACESOUT
Gets the best of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 27, 2025
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ACTNICE
"Smile and be on your best behavior!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2025
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IDONTASK
"It's best left unanswered"
Universal Crossword · Oct 5, 2025
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ACES
Teams' best pitchers
Universal Crossword · Sep 22, 2025
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WONTON
Chinese dumpling that's best when crispy, in my opinion
Universal Crossword · Sep 14, 2025
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ITRY
"Just doing my best"
Universal Crossword · Aug 30, 2025
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SHES
"___ living her best life"
Universal Crossword · Aug 17, 2025
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ILIVETOSERVE
"Starting a point is the best!"
Universal Crossword · Jul 22, 2025
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SHE
"___ is the best thing that's ever been mine" (Taylor Swift)
Universal Crossword · Jul 5, 2025
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DREAMDIARY
Record best updated first thing in the morning
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2025
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IDOWHATICAN
"It's my best effort"
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
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AFOREFFORT
"You did your best!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2025
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CRONUT
Pastry that was one of 2013's best inventions, per Time
Universal Crossword · Jun 3, 2025
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HONESTY
The best policy, per a proverb
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 2, 2025
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TOPS
Best or bests
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2025
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HASGAME
Can compete with the best
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2025
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CHEESERATERS
Judges in a best brie competition?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 11, 2025
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MEH
Passable at best
Universal Crossword · May 4, 2025
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ITRIED
"Did my best"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 23, 2025
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EPEE
Event in which the best competitors are untouchable?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 19, 2025
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CASTINGDOUBT
"Is he really the best actor for the role?"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 16, 2025
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COUNTERARGUMENTS
"Granite is best because it's heat-resistant and easy to clean"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 2, 2025
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SCHOOLOFROCK
Rolling Stone's pick for the best movie of all time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2025
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ABRONXTALE
The New Yorker's pick for the best movie of all time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2025
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RAGINGBULL
Mad's pick for the best movie of all time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2025
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OCEANSELEVEN
The Atlantic's pick for the best movie of all time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2025
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CIRCLEOFFRIENDS
Shape's pick for the best movie of all time?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2025
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IDEALLY
At best
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 27, 2025
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FINEST
Of the best quality
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Feb 11, 2025
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COME
"The best is yet to __"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 5, 2025
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BERT
Ernie's best pal
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 4, 2025
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TRUE
Immodest response to "You're the best!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 28, 2025
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WHYWOULDIDOTHAT
"How is it in my best interest?"
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2025
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LAYERCAKE
Dish that requires one's level best?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 9, 2024
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WHOSAGOODDOG
Rhetorical question for your best friend?
Universal Crossword · Oct 26, 2024
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BAGPIPEDREAMS
Fantasies about being the best player of a Scottish instrument?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2024
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PEAKPERFORMANCE
It's the best you can do
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2024
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HUMAN
Dog's best friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 19, 2024
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SOSO
Passable, at best
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 14, 2024
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PAULIE
Rocky's best friend in the "Rocky" films
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 9, 2024
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WEST
"__ Coast best coast"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 28, 2024
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SEW
Do one's darned best?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2024
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ELF
"The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear" film
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 3, 2024
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TOGUP
Get dressed in one's best
Universal Crossword · Jun 30, 2024
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GOLDENERA
The best of times
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 29, 2024
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LILYGLADSTONE
"Killers of the Flower Moon" star nominated for the best actress Oscar
Universal Crossword · Jun 25, 2024
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SIBLING
One who may taunt "Mom loves me best"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2024
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OSCAR
Award for the best in filmdom
Universal Crossword · Jun 17, 2024
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FINISHWITHATWIST
What the best mystery writers know how to do?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2024
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IMSOEXCITED
"This is the best news ever!"
Universal Crossword · Jun 9, 2024
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NOFUNNYBUSINESS
"Be on your best behavior"
Universal Crossword · May 24, 2024
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OPTIMUM
Very best
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 16, 2024
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OLD
"Grow ___ along with me! The best is yet to be" (Robert Browning)
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2024
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GIVEN
"I've ___ it my best shot"
Universal Crossword · Apr 27, 2024
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HOTDATE
Reason to look your best
Universal Crossword · Apr 19, 2024
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OUTSIDETHEBOX
How to do your best THINKING?
Universal Crossword · Mar 22, 2024
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DIRTYLIMERICK
Light verse best not shared with kids
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 17, 2024
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AIMSTO
___ please (does one's best)
Universal Crossword · Mar 2, 2024
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IDID
"__ my best"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 30, 2024
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GROOM
Best man's best friend, often
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 19, 2024
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SUZY
__ Sheep: Peppa Pig's best friend
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 10, 2024
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CUEBALL
Item best not pocketed
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 6, 2024
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OUTDO
Better or best
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2023
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SHARKTANK
Transport for the army's best poker players?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 27, 2023
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ILY
"ur the best"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 21, 2023
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MANS
___ best friend (dog)
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2023
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ROYAL
Like poker's best flush
Universal Crossword · Nov 5, 2023
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BEON
“— your best behavior”
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 8, 2023
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DORA
Cartoon girl whose best friend is Boots
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 13, 2023
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MILHOUSE
Bart's best bud
Universal Crossword · Aug 15, 2023
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BRINGIT
"Give me your best shot!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 11, 2023
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PUN
"My attic's not the best, but it's up there," for one
Universal Crossword · Jul 24, 2023
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TMI
"Some things are best left unsaid"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 24, 2023
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ARE
"The best things in life ___ free"
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2023
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ISA
"The best defense ___ good offense"
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2023
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ESTES
Name hidden in "best estimate"
Universal Crossword · May 21, 2023
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TOPBANANA
"But the fruit platter was the best of all. Choice grapes and a ___."
Universal Crossword · May 12, 2023
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APRON
Garment that might say "World's best chef"
Universal Crossword · May 5, 2023
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EVOO
Vinaigrette ingredient, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 10, 2026
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SLR
Camera option, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 15, 2026
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NYE
Night of revelry, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
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EMPTY
Like all glasses, initially
Universal Crossword · Feb 25, 2026
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USSR
Cold War rival, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 23, 2025
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NIN
Trent Reznor's band, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 16, 2025
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ACA
Landmark Obama legislation, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 10, 2025
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LIONCUB
Simba, initially
Universal Crossword · Aug 6, 2025
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KANSAS
"The Wizard of Oz" setting, initially
Universal Crossword · Jun 14, 2025
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ASMR
Whispery YouTube genre, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2025
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LOTR
Fantasy trilogy, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 24, 2025
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BYOB
"We're not providing alcohol," initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2025
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WSJ
Financial daily, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 8, 2025
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STITCH
Disney character initially called Experiment 626
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 2, 2025
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NSA
Secretive group, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2024
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SLC
Jazz home, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 25, 2024
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TITLE
"First Impressions," initially, for "Pride and Prejudice"
Universal Crossword · Sep 3, 2024
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KOALA
"Bear" whose joey is initially the size of a jelly bean
Universal Crossword · May 29, 2024
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HOME
___ screen (what a smartphone initially displays)
Universal Crossword · Apr 9, 2024
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MODUSOPERANDI
Plan of action, as "initially" found in the answers to the starred clues?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 26, 2024
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CPAP
Sleep apnea apparatus, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 31, 2024
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VPS
Biden and Harris, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 7, 2023
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PVC
Pipe choice, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 8, 2023
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PBJ
Vegan sandwich, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 22, 2023
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UNSOLVED
Like this crossword, initially
Universal Crossword · Jun 10, 2023
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RBG
Supreme Court justice known as "Notorious," initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 1, 2023
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ACLS
Concerns for some orthopedic surgeons, initially
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2023
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PLANEPLANE
Air travel that's the fifth-best option?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 17, 2026
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IDEAL
Like a best-case scenario
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 19, 2026
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OBE
Honor bestowed by HM King Charles III
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 22, 2026
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ABA
Org. that bestows Silver Gavel Awards
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 2026
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AMIGA
Latina bestie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 7, 2026
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LOSE
Get bested
Universal Crossword · Jan 26, 2026
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ONEONE
Tied in a best-of-three series
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 13, 2026
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PACTS
Promises between besties
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 25, 2025
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STEVE
Name hidden in "best-ever"
Universal Crossword · Dec 14, 2025
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ERNIE
Bert's bestie
Universal Crossword · Oct 19, 2025
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ADA
"__ Twist, Scientist": kid-lit bestseller
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 21, 2025
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ABED
Troy's bestie on "Community"
Universal Crossword · Sep 20, 2025
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BGAME
Second-best effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 2025
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ATOMIC
"___ Habits" (self-help bestseller)
Universal Crossword · Apr 22, 2025
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EDIFIER
One who bestows wisdom
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 8, 2025
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LOST
Was bested
Premier Sunday Crossword · Oct 6, 2024
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INSPO
Muse's bestowal, casually
LA Times Daily Crossword · Sep 4, 2024
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ILOVETHATFORYOU
"So great, bestie!," and a phonetic hint to 17-, 27-, and 48-Across
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 8, 2024
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SIR
Title bestowed on Lewis Hamilton in 2021
Universal Crossword · Aug 3, 2024
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ANTIRACIST
"How To Be an ___" (bestseller by Ibram X. Kendi)
Universal Crossword · Jul 14, 2024
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MAKEFRIENDS
Produce a series about besties in New York?
Universal Crossword · Jul 2, 2024
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IDOL
"Survivor" item bestowing immunity
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2024
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IRENE
Adler who bested Sherlock Holmes
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 6, 2023
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EPA
Org. that regulates asbestos
Universal Crossword · Aug 26, 2023
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SAM
Frodo's bestie
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2023
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NUMBERTWOSEED
Second-best in a tourney
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Apr 7, 2023
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COOKBOOK
Ina Garten bestseller
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Mar 27, 2023
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CASTE
2020 Isabel Wilkerson bestseller subtitled "The Origins of Our Discontents"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 11, 2023
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AMIE
Bordeaux bestie
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 28, 2023

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How many possible solutions does "Best of the best, initially" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 154 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is GOAT (4 letters).
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The best answer for "Best of the best, initially" is GOAT with 4 letters. This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
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