Clues for the word "BEST"

We've had 281 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 626 times in crosswords. It was last seen in LA Times crossword on June 12, 2026.

Definition of best

a. - Having good qualities in the highest degree; most good, kind, desirable, suitable, etc.; most excellent; as, the best man; the best road; the best cloth; the best abilities.
a. - Most advanced; most correct or complete; as, the best scholar; the best view of a subject.
a. - Most; largest; as, the best part of a week.
n. - Utmost; highest endeavor or state; most nearly perfect thing, or being, or action; as, to do one's best; to the best of our ability.
superl. - In the highest degree; beyond all others.
superl. - To the most advantage; with the most success, case, profit, benefit, or propriety.
superl. - Most intimately; most thoroughly or correctly; as, what is expedient is best known to himself.
v. t. - To get the better of.