“Better choice, given the options … or the circled squares vis-à-vis the shaded ones?” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LESSEROFTWOEVILS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Better choice, given the options … or the circled squares vis-à-vis the shaded ones?”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 19, 2026, where it runs at 60 Across and fills 16 squares. It crosses 16 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.