What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Best effort" from May 27, 2026?

Crossword clue

“Best effort”

This clue appeared as 16-Across in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times

AGAME

Letters5

Starts withA

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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About this clue

The clue “Best effort” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 27, 2026 as 16-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, 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 “Best effort” clue?+

The answer is AGAME (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 27, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on May 27, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

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