We've tracked down 161 possible answers for the clue "Better or best" from the LA Times Daily Crossword crossword on December 30, 2023. At the top of our list is OUTDO — 5 letters long with a 99% match. Each answer below is ranked by how likely it is to be the correct solution based on our crossword database.
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161 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
OUTDO
Better or best
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 30, 2023
99%
OUTDO
Better or best
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 30, 2023
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%
AGAME
Athlete's best effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 25, 2026
8%
AGAME
Athlete's best effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 25, 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%
LIFELESSON
"The cinnamon version tastes better than the original," e.g.
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 18, 2026
8%
LIFELESSON
"The cinnamon version tastes better than the original," e.g.
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 18, 2026
8%
ONEUP
Get the better of
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 7, 2026
8%
ONEUP
Get the better of
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 7, 2026
8%
TSK
"You should know better!"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 26, 2026
8%
TSK
"You should know better!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 26, 2026
8%
MEND
Make better
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 16, 2026
8%
MEND
Make better
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 16, 2026
8%
SIDEA
Musician's better half?
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 14, 2026
8%
SIDEA
Musician's better half?
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 14, 2026
8%
IVE
"__ never been better"
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 10, 2026
8%
IVE
"__ never been better"
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 10, 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%
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%
HEAL
Get better
(4)
Universal Crossword
Apr 15, 2026
8%
HEAL
Get better
Universal Crossword · Apr 15, 2026
8%
ONEUPS
Does better than
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 29, 2026
8%
ONEUPS
Does better than
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 29, 2026
8%
OUTSHONE
Performed better than
(8)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 23, 2026
8%
OUTSHONE
Performed better than
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 23, 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%
HEALS
Gets all better
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 22, 2026
8%
HEALS
Gets all better
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 22, 2026
8%
TOP
Be better than
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 19, 2026
8%
TOP
Be better than
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 19, 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%
ONPAPER
Where bad ideas might look better
(7)
Universal Crossword
Jan 30, 2026
8%
ONPAPER
Where bad ideas might look better
Universal Crossword · Jan 30, 2026
8%
OUR
"We did ___ best"
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 16, 2026
8%
OUR
"We did ___ best"
Universal Crossword · Jan 16, 2026
8%
INEEDAWIN
"Hope things get better for me"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 10, 2026
8%
INEEDAWIN
"Hope things get better for me"
Universal Crossword · Jan 10, 2026
8%
SHAMEONME
"I should've known better"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Jan 4, 2026
8%
SHAMEONME
"I should've known better"
Universal Crossword · Jan 4, 2026
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%
ACUTABOVE
Clearly better
(9)
Universal Crossword
Dec 20, 2025
8%
ACUTABOVE
Clearly better
Universal Crossword · Dec 20, 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%
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%
THEYSAYSTAYGRAY
"Apparently, it's better not to dye your hair"?
(15)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 26, 2025
8%
THEYSAYSTAYGRAY
"Apparently, it's better not to dye your hair"?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 26, 2025
8%
MIRACLEHIP
Replacement joint that's even better than new?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 24, 2025
8%
MIRACLEHIP
Replacement joint that's even better than new?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 24, 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%
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%
WORSE
Opposite of "better"
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 5, 2025
8%
WORSE
Opposite of "better"
Universal Crossword · Aug 5, 2025
8%
AMEND
Change for the better
(5)
Universal Crossword
Aug 4, 2025
8%
AMEND
Change for the better
Universal Crossword · Aug 4, 2025
8%
BEAT
Do better than
(4)
Universal Crossword
Aug 2, 2025
8%
BEAT
Do better than
Universal Crossword · Aug 2, 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%
OUGHT
"You __ to know better"
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 15, 2025
8%
OUGHT
"You __ to know better"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 15, 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%
IDOWHATICAN
"It's my best effort"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Jun 29, 2025
8%
IDOWHATICAN
"It's my best effort"
Universal Crossword · Jun 29, 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%
BITTERSITTER
"Teach your kids some manners! And get better snacks," snapped the __
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 16, 2025
8%
BITTERSITTER
"Teach your kids some manners! And get better snacks," snapped the __
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 16, 2025
8%
SOTRUEBESTIE
"Couldn't have said it better myself, friend"
(12)
Universal Crossword
Jun 8, 2025
8%
SOTRUEBESTIE
"Couldn't have said it better myself, friend"
Universal Crossword · Jun 8, 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%
DOGOOD
Make the world a better place
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 1, 2025
8%
DOGOOD
Make the world a better place
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 1, 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%
AGE
Get better, as wine
(3)
Universal Crossword
Apr 17, 2025
8%
AGE
Get better, as wine
Universal Crossword · Apr 17, 2025
8%
RINGLIGHT
Tool for looking better on camera
(9)
Universal Crossword
Apr 13, 2025
8%
RINGLIGHT
Tool for looking better on camera
Universal Crossword · Apr 13, 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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
IDEALLY
At best
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 27, 2025
8%
IDEALLY
At best
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 27, 2025
8%
OUTSMART
Get the better of
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Feb 21, 2025
8%
OUTSMART
Get the better of
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Feb 21, 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%
ITSASTART
"Some progress is better than none"
(9)
Universal Crossword
Feb 9, 2025
8%
ITSASTART
"Some progress is better than none"
Universal 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%
REBRANDED
Handled better?
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Feb 1, 2025
8%
REBRANDED
Handled better?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Feb 1, 2025
8%
PREFER
Like better
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 29, 2025
8%
PREFER
Like better
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 29, 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%
OLDER
"The __ I get, the better I used to be": John McEnroe
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 18, 2025
8%
OLDER
"The __ I get, the better I used to be": John McEnroe
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 18, 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%
EAGLE
Score that's better than a birdie
(5)
Universal Crossword
Dec 18, 2024
8%
EAGLE
Score that's better than a birdie
Universal Crossword · Dec 18, 2024
8%
TIS
"___ better to have loved and lost ..."
(3)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2024
8%
TIS
"___ better to have loved and lost ..."
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 2024
8%
ACEDOUT
Got the better of, in a contest
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Dec 1, 2024
8%
ACEDOUT
Got the better of, in a contest
LA Times Daily Crossword · Dec 1, 2024
8%
HEALED
Made better
(6)
Thomas Joseph Crossword
Nov 27, 2024
8%
HEALED
Made better
Thomas Joseph Crossword · Nov 27, 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%
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%
REVISES
Changes for the better
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 19, 2024
8%
REVISES
Changes for the better
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 19, 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%
LASEREYESURGERY
Procedure that'll make you look better?
(15)
Universal Crossword
Sep 29, 2024
8%
LASEREYESURGERY
Procedure that'll make you look better?
Universal Crossword · Sep 29, 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%
UPSTAGE
Act better than, in a way
(7)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 18, 2024
8%
UPSTAGE
Act better than, in a way
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 18, 2024
8%
FULLHOUSE
*Three twos and two threes, or better
(9)
Universal Crossword
Aug 1, 2024
8%
FULLHOUSE
*Three twos and two threes, or better
Universal Crossword · Aug 1, 2024
8%
HAGGLE
Negotiate a better price
(6)
Universal Crossword
Jul 24, 2024
8%
HAGGLE
Negotiate a better price
Universal Crossword · Jul 24, 2024
8%
SEEN
"I've __ better"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jul 12, 2024
8%
SEEN
"I've __ better"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jul 12, 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%
GOODASNEW
"All better!"
(9)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 25, 2024
8%
GOODASNEW
"All better!"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 25, 2024
8%
INSIDERTIP
What helps a bettor bet better
(10)
Universal Crossword
Jun 23, 2024
8%
INSIDERTIP
What helps a bettor bet better
Universal Crossword · Jun 23, 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%
NURSEJACKIEO
Help a former first lady feel better?
(12)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jun 21, 2024
8%
NURSEJACKIEO
Help a former first lady feel better?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jun 21, 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%
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%
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%
BOOBOO
"Kiss it and make it better" target
(6)
Universal Crossword
May 16, 2024
8%
BOOBOO
"Kiss it and make it better" target
Universal Crossword · May 16, 2024
8%
OPTIMUM
Very best
(7)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
May 16, 2024
8%
OPTIMUM
Very best
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · May 16, 2024
8%
BEEN
"Never ___ better"
(4)
Universal Crossword
May 9, 2024
8%
BEEN
"Never ___ better"
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2024
8%
REFI
Get a better rate, for short
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 9, 2024
8%
REFI
Get a better rate, for short
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 9, 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%
FASTRELIEF
The only thing we have to fear is ... feeling better quickly?
(10)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 26, 2024
8%
FASTRELIEF
The only thing we have to fear is ... feeling better quickly?
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 26, 2024
8%
ISNTOK
Could be better
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 21, 2024
8%
ISNTOK
Could be better
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 21, 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%
PAR
Score better than a bogey
(3)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Apr 4, 2024
8%
PAR
Score better than a bogey
LA Times Daily Crossword · Apr 4, 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%
ERMA
Bombeck who said, "If you can't make it better, you can laugh at it"
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 13, 2024
8%
ERMA
Bombeck who said, "If you can't make it better, you can laugh at it"
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 13, 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%
EAGLES
They're better than birdies
(6)
Universal Crossword
Feb 6, 2024
8%
EAGLES
They're better than birdies
Universal Crossword · Feb 6, 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%
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%
YOUOWEMEONE
"This favor had better be returned!"
(11)
Universal Crossword
Dec 30, 2023
8%
YOUOWEMEONE
"This favor had better be returned!"
Universal 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%
TURNSITAROUND
Steers a situation in a better direction (... letters 7-10)
(13)
Universal Crossword
Dec 6, 2023
8%
TURNSITAROUND
Steers a situation in a better direction (... letters 7-10)
Universal Crossword · Dec 6, 2023
8%
MANS
___ best friend (dog)
(4)
Universal Crossword
Dec 5, 2023
8%
MANS
___ best friend (dog)
Universal Crossword · Dec 5, 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%
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%
BGAME
Second-best effort
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 24, 2025
1%
BGAME
Second-best effort
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 24, 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%
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%
IDOL
"Survivor" item bestowing immunity
(4)
Universal Crossword
Feb 14, 2024
1%
IDOL
"Survivor" item bestowing immunity
Universal Crossword · Feb 14, 2024
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Delicious desserts?
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Della Warrior's heritage
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Romeo or Juliet
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Group originally called the "Jolly Corks"
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Magnificent
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How many possible solutions does "Better or best" have?
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