"___ the cake," idiom used to describe something that stands out, either as the best or the worst Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% TAKE "___ the cake," idiom used to describe something that stands out, either as the best or the worst (4)
5% SIT Not stand for something? (3) The Atlantic Dec 12, 2025
5% EXCEL Stand out (5) New York Times Nov 16, 2025
5% HOPE "___ for the best but prepare for the worst" (4)
5% LEG Something to stand on (3) Universal Oct 15, 2025
5% PIECE A ____ of cake, something simple (5) The Telegraph Plusword Oct 6, 2025
4% OMIT Scratch something out (4)
4% GOOD It's not excellent, but not bad either (4) The Telegraph Mini Dec 16, 2025
4% TOP Something fun to take out for a spin (3) New York Times Dec 14, 2025
4% FONDANT Thick confection used for cake icing (7) New York Times Dec 12, 2025
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