What is the answer to "Best-___ plans"?

The most common answer is LAID. However, there is 1 possible answer to this clue.

When was this clue last used?

This clue was most recently seen in 2021.

How difficult is this clue?

We rate this clue as Easy difficulty.

Best-___ plans Crossword Clue Answer

Need help with Best-___ plans? This clue showed up in the October 4, 2025 LA Times puzzle. The answer has 4 letters.

Best-___ plans Crossword Answer

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Best-___ plans Crossword Clue FAQ

What is the 4-letter answer to "Best-___ plans" crossword clue?

The answer to the "Best-___ plans" crossword clue is LAID. This answer contains 4 letters and was confirmed in the LA Times puzzle.

Which crossword used "Best-___ plans" clue?

This crossword clue most recently appeared in the LA Times puzzle on October 4, 2025. Daily crossword puzzles often reuse popular clues, so this clue may appear again in future puzzles from the same publication or others.

What is the meaning of LAID?

The word LAID means: set down according to a plan:"a carefully laid table with places set for four people". This definition provides context for why it fits the crossword clue "Best-___ plans".