The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word BEST , but the solution may also be LOUSIEST which is one of the most recent solution (2024 in LA Times).
Worst crossword clue answers
Here's a list of possible crossword answers ranked by the most likely to least likely.
| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| BEST | 41 % | 4 |
| PITS | 18 % | 4 |
| POOREST | 18 % | 7 |
| DIREST | 9 % | 6 |
| BOTTOMOFTHEBARREL | 5 % | 17 |
| DEFEAT | 5 % | 6 |
| LOUSIEST | 5 % | 8 |
Why may LOUSIEST be the right solution?
The word "worst" implies extreme negativity, and "LOUSIEST" is a superlative form of "lousy," meaning extremely bad. This makes it a fitting answer to the clue "Worst."
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Worst
These words may or may not be a possible solution to this crosswords clue.- pessimum
- pessimal
- last
- mop up
- whip
- bottom
- pip
- rack up
- last-place
- lowest
- most evil
- most unattractive
Crossword Answer definitions
BEST noun- The supreme effort one can make, or has made.
- One's best behavior.
- The person (or persons; or thing or things) that is (are) most excellent.
- To surpass in skill or achievement.
- To beat in a contest
- Most; largest.
- Most superior; most favorable.
- (of people)
- (of capabilities)
- (properties and qualities)
- (when with and) Very, extremely. See good and.
- Holy (especially when capitalized) .
- (of quantities)
- (manner) Accurately, competently, satisfactorily.
- (manner) Completely, fully.
- (degree) To a significant degree.
- (degree) Very (as a general-purpose intensifier).
- In a desirable manner; so as one could wish; satisfactorily; favourably; advantageously.
More crossword clues leading to the same solutions
Here's a few more crossword clues - all leading to the identical solution
More clues leading to the result BEST
- Old-time actress Edna
- Tops
- Defeat
- Optimal
- Nonpareil
- A+
- Top-level
- Highest-quality
- Oscar-night word
- Cheers alternative
More clues leading to the result PITS
- Absolute worst, with "the"
- Cores
- Peach centers
- The __ (awful)
- Musicians' workplaces
- Trading places?
- Drupe centers
- Compost heap stones
- Fruit leftovers
- Stones
More clues leading to the result POOREST
- Furthest from flush
- "The ___ service is repaid with thanks": "The Taming of the Shrew"
- Most needy
- Most wanting
- Worst
- Most inferior
- Worst off, in a way
- Most meager.
- In greatest need.
- Most insignificant.
More clues leading to the result DIREST
- Most desperate
- Most calamitous
- Most urgent
- Worst, needwise
- Dreadful to the max
- Most hopeless
- Most fearsome
- Most extreme
- Most dreadful
- Most drastic.
More clues leading to the result BOTTOMOFTHEBARREL
More clues leading to the result DEFEAT
- Make mincemeat of
- Overcome in battle
- Vanquish
- Shellacking
- Best
- Down
- Vote down in parliament
- Outscore
- Get the better of
- Beat