The Clue
What the booby prize winner scored (5 letter answer)
The Answer
LEAST
Tags
Notes
The answer LEAST is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.
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Definition
LEAST as a noun:
1. something that is of no importance; "it is the least I can do"; "that is the least of my concerns"
LEAST as an adjective:
1. the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree; "didn't care the least bit"; "he has the least talent of anyone"
LEAST as an adverb:
1. (least, to the lowest degree) = used to form the superlative; "The garter snake is the least dangerous snake"