“Best someone, but just barely” crossword clue
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Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.WINBYANOSE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Best someone, but just barely”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 2, 2025, where it runs at 27 Down and fills 10 squares. It crosses 10 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
May 2, 2025 grid25A"Is that an amazing offer or what?"13 ltrs›29ATitular female Disney character whose name also appears in a Shakespeare play5 ltrs›34ADo something of interest?4 ltrs›37AModern car accessory3 ltrs›40A"Yadda, yadda, yadda"13 ltrs›43AMore inclined to recline6 ltrs›45AMalaysian state or island6 ltrs›50ASikorsky or Stravinsky4 ltrs›54AIt's a piece of work4 ltrs›56AThey might be red or blonde4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 2, 20251ASetting for Arthur Miller's "The Crucible"5 ltrs›6A"Well, ___ …" (segue)4 ltrs›10AGrouch4 ltrs›14AGatsby or Hamlet10 ltrs›16ADolly of "Hello, Dolly!"4 ltrs›17ASides of circles?10 ltrs›18ANot settled4 ltrs›19ASeal team?3 ltrs›
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