Exceeding all others
Crossword Answer — July 29, 2026
Top of the heap, leaving the rest behind 🏆
USA Today Quick Crossword
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
By By John Wilmes
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Across
- 1. --> and ____ case" — Answer: SHUT. Hint: A classic courtroom phrase for a case that’s been closed up tight 🔒
- 5. "Don't ____ ---> — Answer: LOSE. Hint: A classic warning on the highway to keep your focus and avoid disaster 🚗
- 6. "It's an ____ --> — Answer: OPEN. Hint: A sign inviting you to come in and take a look 😄
- 7. Exceeding all others — Answer: BEST. Hint: Top of the heap, leaving the rest behind 🏆
Down
- 1. Messy one — Answer: SLOB. Hint: A person who leaves tidying for later, to put it mildly 😅
- 2. ---> ____!" ("Stay positive!") — Answer: HOPE. Hint: A cheerful four-letter word for keeping your chin up and looking ahead 😊
- 3. Utilizes — Answer: USES. Hint: Puts something to work in a practical way 🙂
- 4. Camping quarters — Answer: TENT. Hint: A portable little home you pitch under the stars ⛺
The answer to “Exceeding all others” in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword is BEST — a 4-letter word. This clue ran in the USA Today Quick on July 29, 2026 (7-Across), and if it's the last square standing between you and a finished grid, that's the word you need. Below you'll find why it fits, plus every other clue and answer from that day's puzzle in case more than one square has you stuck.
“Exceeding all others” answer
BEST (4 letters)
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Why the answer is BEST
Top of the heap, leaving the rest behind 🏆
More USA Today Quick answers for July 29, 2026
Stuck on more than one square? Here's every other clue from the USA Today Quick on July 29, 2026 — tap any clue for its answer and explanation.
Across
- 1. --> and ____ case" → SHUT
- 5. "Don't ____ ---> → LOSE
- 6. "It's an ____ --> → OPEN
- 7. Exceeding all others → BEST
Down
- 1. Messy one → SLOB
- 2. ---> ____!" ("Stay positive!") → HOPE
- 3. Utilizes → USES
- 4. Camping quarters → TENT
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Frequently asked questions
What is the answer to “Exceeding all others”?
The answer is BEST, a 4-letter word. It appeared in the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 29, 2026.
How many letters is the answer to “Exceeding all others”?
4 letters: BEST.
Where did this clue appear?
In the USA Today Quick Cross crossword on July 29, 2026, at 7-Across.
Where can I find the rest of today's USA Today Quick answers?
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