Crossword clue
“Like the best bets”
This clue appeared as 65-Across in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.
Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
SAFESTLetters6
Starts withS
Ends withT
Vowels2
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Like the best bets” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 3, 2026 as 65-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with S and ends with T.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for May 3, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
More clues from this puzzle
FAQ
What is the answer to the “Like the best bets” clue?+
The answer is SAFEST (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 3, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for May 3, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.