| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| HOLDALLTHECARDS | Be in the best possible position |
| IDEALLY | In the best of all possible worlds |
| best | in the best way possible under the circumstances |
| mettle | in the position of being incited to do one's best |
| spoilfive | a certain game at cards in which, if no player wins three of the five tricks possible on any deal, the game is said to be spoiled |
| spoilfives | SPOILFIVE, a certain game at cards in which, if no player wins three of the five tricks possible on any deal, the game is said to be spoiled |
