“As good as it gets” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••••OPTIMAL
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.OPTIMAL is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “As good as it gets”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 7, 2026, where it runs at 40 Across and fills 7 squares. It crosses 7 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on February 7, 2026.
Crossing entries
Feb 7, 2026 grid19DOne of many in a bee, typically11 ltrs›28DEnsnare for, as some undertakings8 ltrs›29DA heavy drinker may be found in one6 ltrs›30DWoolen leggings, as worn by W.W. I soldiers7 ltrs›34DOpening for a mail carrier4 ltrs›38DOne of Oberon's subjects5 ltrs›41DStreet ending at Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle4 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Mar 8, 2026NYT Crossword91 Down•••••IDEALFeb 7, 2026NYT Crossword40 Across•••••••OPTIMALOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••••OPTIMAL7 ltrs
•••••IDEAL5 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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