It's best to be first (5) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% PRIME It's best to be first (5) (5)
95% TOPIC Best one, first in class in subject (5) (5) Puzzler Cryptic Jan 25, 2026
95% CREMEDELACREME Best of the best (14) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Dec 10, 2025
95% ELITE Best of the best (5) New York Times Dec 1, 2025
89% OPTIMAL Very best (7) The Telegraph Quick Feb 16, 2026
89% PALS Best of buddies (4)
89% YET "The best is ___ to come" (3)
89% LOSE Get bested (4) Universal Jan 26, 2026
89% ESPYS Awards such as Best Upset and Best Game (5) LA Times Daily Jan 12, 2026
89% SLR The Zeiss Contakt S was one of the first ____ cameras with a pentaprism (3) The Times Specialist Sunday Jan 11, 2026
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