Optimal course of action Crossword Clue Answer
The verified answer to this New York Times crossword clue, with its letter count, appearance history and related clues from the same puzzle.
THE CLUE
“Optimal course of action”
THE ANSWER
BESTBET
The answer to “Optimal course of action” is BESTBET.
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NYT Midi July 30 2026BESTBETFull puzzle ›About this clueThe clue “Optimal course of action” most recently appeared in the NYT Midi on July 30 2026. The verified answer is a 7 letter word. We have tracked this clue 1 time across the NYT Crossword, Mini and Midi puzzles, and the answer above matches the officially published New York Times solution for its latest appearance. Curious about the word itself? Look up Bestbet in our dictionary for definitions, syllables and more.
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