“Best effort” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••AGAME
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.AGAME is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Best effort”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 11, 2025, where it runs at 62 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 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 11, 2025.
Crossing entries
Feb 11, 2025 grid40DPlayer of one of the Barbies in "Barbie"7 ltrs›41DMany a military school7 ltrs›55DCarpet measurement4 ltrs›57DFather figures3 ltrs›58DAdd years to one's life3 ltrs›
Every appearance
2 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
May 27, 2026NYT Crossword16 Across•••••AGAMEFeb 11, 2025NYT Crossword62 Across•••••AGAMEBack to the full Feb 11, 2025 answer list, or browse the puzzle archive.