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BESTS
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The answer BESTS is uncommon, appearing about once every 450 puzzles.
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Outdoes in competition
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Opposite (or synonym) of worsts
Definition
BEST as a noun:
1. the supreme effort one can make; "they did their best"
2. (best, topper) = the person who is most outstanding or excellent; someone who tops all others; "he could beat the best of them"
3. (Best, C. H. Best, Charles Herbert Best) = Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who assisted F. G. Banting in research leading to the discovery of insulin (1899-1978)
BEST as a verb:
1. (outdo, outflank, trump, best, scoop) = get the better of; "the goal was to best the competition"