Answer: fewest

AnswerCrossword Clue
FEWEST

Least number

FEWEST

Optimum, in some games

FEWEST

Least amount

FEWEST
Most diminutive in number
FEWEST
Optimal number of golf strokes
FEWEST"Having the ... wants, I am nearest to the gods": Socrates
FEWESTLeast's cousin
FEWESTLeast.
FEWESTLeast number.
FEWESTLeast numerous
FEWEST"The ..., the proudest, the Marines-est"
FEWESTSmallest number
FEWESTLeast in number
FEWESTLeast
FEWESTBest, in a golf score
FEWESTBottom number?
FEWESTLeast possible
FEWESTNumber of assumptions called for in Occam's razor
FEWESTMinimum
FEWESTBest, golf-stroke-wise