Best by a little NYT Crossword Clue

By Date: OCT 21, 2025 Follow on Google

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The most common and recent 5-letter answer for "Best by a little" is ONEUP.

The phrase 'best by a little' suggests outperforming someone by a small margin. 'ONEUP' is a term used to describe having a slight advantage over someone else, often in a competitive context.

This clue was last seen in the NYT Mini Crossword on October 21, 2025.

ONEUP means to have a slight advantage over someone else.

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The answer to “Best by a little” in the New York Times Mini puzzle October 21 2025 is ONEUP. Quite straight and simple! Complete your daily NYT Mini challenge with this solution.

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