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adjective • (superlative of `good') having the most positive qualities noun • the supreme effort one can make • Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978) • the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others adverb • in a most excellent way or manner • it would be sensible • from a position of superiority or authority adjective satellite • (comparative and superlative of `well') wiser or more advantageous and hence advisable verb • get the better of | ||||||||
| 48% | 5 | Antonym of finest | ||||||
adjective • (superlative of `bad') most wanting in quality or value or condition noun • the least favorable outcome • the greatest damage or wickedness of which one is capable • the weakest effort or poorest achievement one is capable of adverb • to the highest degree of inferiority or badness verb • defeat thoroughly | ||||||||
| 37% | 8 | Worst of the worst | ||||||
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The Finest And Worst Crossword Clue
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BEST which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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Updated: October 14, 2023
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