The Clue
High goal (5 letter answer)
The Answer
IDEAL
Tags
Notes
The answer IDEAL is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.
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Exemplar
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Model
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10, in a way
Paragon
Perfectionist's aim
Something to shoot for
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10 out of 10
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10 on a scale of 1 to 10
Definition
IDEAL as a noun:
1. the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
2. (ideal, paragon, nonpareil, saint, apotheosis, nonesuch, nonsuch) = model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
IDEAL as an adjective:
1. conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
2. constituting or existing only in the form of an idea or mental image or conception; "a poem or essay may be typical of its period in idea or ideal content"
3. (ideal, idealistic) = of or relating to the philosophical doctrine of the reality of ideas