“Most exceptional” crossword clue
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••••BEST
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BEST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Most exceptional”. It was last seen in the puzzle of October 26, 2025, where it runs at 65 Down and fills 4 squares. It crosses 4 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Oct 26, 2025 grid64ABeatles nickname7 ltrs›68ARecognition for an ardent fan? (Gen Z)10 ltrs›74AFare at many a shoreline eatery7 ltrs›78ATemporary halt, legally4 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Oct 26, 20251ALeftover piece of fabric5 ltrs›6A___ water, cooking ingredient sometimes called "liquid gold"5 ltrs›11A"Spartacus" or "Gladiator"4 ltrs›15AComic Kaplan4 ltrs›19ALike harem pants5 ltrs›20ALarge spread5 ltrs›21ABob or Helen in "The Incredibles"4 ltrs›22AGeorge Orwell's alma mater4 ltrs›
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