“Slightest” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••LEAST
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.LEAST is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Slightest”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 27, 2025, where it runs at 77 Down and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.
Crossing entries
Jul 27, 2025 grid71A"You think that hunk of junk'll pass inspection? Please!"?22 ltrs›80ALithe6 ltrs›89AAvatar of Vishnu4 ltrs›98ABasic BASIC statements3 ltrs›99AReal chess playa?22 ltrs›
Other answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••LEAST5 ltrs
••••••MEREST6 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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