Crossword answer
OPTIMAL
7 letters · Used for 3 different clues · 7 appearances · Last seen The Independent, May 17, 2026
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OPTIMAL
Clues that lead to OPTIMAL
Most recent firstAbout OPTIMAL in crosswords
OPTIMAL is a 7-letter answer that has appeared 7 times in our database across 3 different clues. It was most recently the answer to “Best” in the The Independent crossword on May 17, 2026.
Other 7-letter answers
MILKCANTarget in some carnival games
VISITEDCalled on
PRELATEChurch dignitary
OSTRICHFlightless bird
VARIANTDiverse
MOTIVESReasons
PEASOUPMain crap according to Spooner, bowl of something green? (3,4)
ARACHNEAthena’s challenger who became a spider? (7)
CONVENTPrisoner opening nunnery (7)
SARDINERise and cast for fish (7)
HONOREEOne who is recognized
CURLERSWinter sportsmen can go to one's head
UNNERVEDisconcert
VETERANOld soldier
Every appearance of OPTIMAL (7)
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May 17, 2026
Best · The Independent · 4 Down
Feb 7, 2026
As good as it gets · New York Times · 40 Across
Mar 1, 2024
Best · Evening Standard · 30 Across
May 19, 2023
Best · Evening Standard · 33 Down
Feb 13, 2023
Best · Eugene Sheffer · 28 Across
Nov 8, 2019
Most desirable · Evening Standard · 35 Across
Feb 2, 2018
Best · Evening Standard · 30 Across