"It's better to be ___ than good" (aphorism) Crossword Clue

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RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% LUCKY "It's better to be ___ than good" (aphorism) (5) New York Times Mini Feb 21, 2024
85% ADAGE Aphorism (5) The Telegraph Quick Jul 14, 2026
78% ONEUP Do better than (5) Universal Jul 28, 2026
78% SAFE "It's better to be ___ than sorry" (4)
78% BEST "Good, better, ___" (4)
75% PAR Score that's better than a bogey (3) New York Times Jul 7, 2026
75% ABOVEPAR Better than average (8) Wall Street Journal Jun 30, 2026
75% NEVER "Better late than ___" (5)
75% LATE "Better ___ than never" (4)
72% OUTSHINES Performs better than (9) USA Today May 27, 2026

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