Superlative suffix
Archive answer — August 4, 2026
5 Down
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“EST” is the published 3-letter fill for 5 Down. Use the crossing letters in the grid below to verify how it fits.
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This clue’s Tuesday, August 4, 2026 appearance
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Across
- 1. Org. in "The Silence of the Lambs"
Answer: FBI
- 4. Clark : Superman :: ___ : Batman
Answer: BRUCE
- 6. Helpers on Capitol Hill
Answer: AIDES
- 7. Acceptable, informally
Answer: LEGIT
- 8. Setting in the book of Genesis
Answer: EDEN
Down
- 1. Mentally burned out
Answer: FRIED
- 2. Give a little bit
Answer: BUDGE
- 3. Strand, as during a nor'easter
Answer: ICEIN
- 4. Hay unit
Answer: BALE
- 5. Superlative suffix
Answer: EST
The answer to “Superlative suffix” in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword is EST — a 3-letter word. It appears in our available data for August 4, 2026 at 5-Down. Below you can reveal the fill one letter at a time, check the full puzzle, and open every related clue page.
“Superlative suffix” answer
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Why does EST fit?
EST is the published 3-letter answer at 5-Down. The highlighted path in the puzzle shows exactly where the entry sits.
When else has “Superlative suffix” appeared?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Superlative suffix”?
The answer is EST.
How many letters are in the answer?
3 letters: EST.
When did this clue appear?
It appears in the Boston Globe Mini Crossword for August 4, 2026 at 5-Down.
Can this clue have a different answer?
Yes. Crossword clues may be reused with a different fill depending on the grid. Recent matching appearances are listed above when available.
Where can I find the rest of this day’s answers?
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