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"___ for the best but prepare for the worst." Crossword Clue
Here is the answer for the crossword clue "___ for the best but prepare for the worst" featured on October 22, 2025. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 4 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is HOPE.
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| Rank | Answer | Length | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98% | HOPE "___ for the best but prepare for the worst" | (4) | ||
| 8% | DEFEAT Best or worst of French accomplishment (6) | (6) | The Guardian Cryptic | Oct 15, 2025 |
| 8% | FACETHEMUSIC Look at the score and prepare for the worst | (12) | The Telegraph Toughie | Aug 28, 2025 |
| 7% | ALLTIMELOW *First is the worst . . . | (10) | USA Today | Sep 20, 2025 |
| 6% | EDIT Prepare for publication | (4) | Commuter | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 6% | ONEUPS Bests | (6) | LA Times Daily | Oct 15, 2025 |
| 6% | WRAP Prepare gifts | (4) | Newsday | Oct 14, 2025 |
| 6% | KNELT Prepared to propose | (5) | Commuter | Oct 8, 2025 |
| 6% | SETUP Initial preparation | (5) | The Times Concise | Oct 1, 2025 |
| 6% | GEAR ___ up (prepare) | (4) |
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