NYT Mini · 2-Down · 5 letters
10/10 NYT Mini crossword clue
Editorially reviewed September 2, 2026
Complete the phrase
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Phrase cue
Use a five-letter adjective for perfectly suited or excellent.
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Answer
Why these words complete it
IDEAL interprets a 10/10 rating as perfect. The five-letter adjective captures the evaluation rather than the arithmetic value.
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The numerical score is being translated into its evaluative meaning.
What the completed phrase means
Ideal means perfectly suited, excellent, or matching the highest imagined standard.
Where this clue appeared
2-Down in NYT Mini puzzle for September 2, 2026.
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