“Least risky” crossword clue
Answer
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••••••SAFEST
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.SAFEST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Least risky”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 17, 2026, where it runs at 51 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Feb 17, 2026 grid50ABreak up, as a group7 ltrs›55AWorkout inspired by martial arts5 ltrs›59A"___ Jacques" (children's song)5 ltrs›63ASpoken evaluations9 ltrs›66AStarts daydreaming, with "out"5 ltrs›69ACall off the relationship5 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 17, 20261AForerunner of reggae3 ltrs›4ABecause5 ltrs›9AFluster with embarrassment5 ltrs›14ABuddy3 ltrs›15A"L'Orfeo" or "Idomeneo"5 ltrs›16ASpoiled girl in "Finding Nemo"5 ltrs›17AWhite rodent often used in lab research9 ltrs›19AHunter in the night sky5 ltrs›
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