“Like the best bets” 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 “Like the best bets”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 3, 2026, where it runs at 65 Across 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
May 3, 2026 grid41DMore than suspects5 ltrs›42DWhen tripled, "You get the picture"5 ltrs›51DLoaded (with)4 ltrs›52DWhen teething might end6 ltrs›53DProduce aisle device6 ltrs›54DSwear6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
May 3, 20261AFirst person, in Austria3 ltrs›4APressing activity, for short?3 ltrs›7ACleared to proceed4 ltrs›11APerched on7 ltrs›18APlace for pigs to wallow7 ltrs›20AShawarma wrap4 ltrs›21A"I'm here to learn"7 ltrs›22AIn sync7 ltrs›
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