Crossword clue
“As good as it gets”
This clue appeared as 91-Down in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, March 8, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
IDEALLetters5
Starts withI
Ends withL
Vowels3
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| IDEAL | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| OPTIMAL | 7 | 1 of 2 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “As good as it gets” ran in the NYT Crossword on March 8, 2026 as 91-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with I and ends with L, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “As good as it gets” clue?+
The answer is IDEAL (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of March 8, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on March 8, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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