Option (6 letters)

{ Answer }

CHOICE

{ Related Clues }

Alternative
Cream
Elite
Fine
Handpicked
Prime
Prize
Selection
Superior
First-rate
Grade of beef
High-grade
Between prime and good

{ Tags }

alternative, beef, between, choice, cream, elite, fine, first, good, grade, handpicked, high, option, prime, prize, rate, selection, superior

{ Notes }

The answer CHOICE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 700 puzzles.

{ Definition }

CHOICE as a noun:

1. (choice, pick, selection) = the person or thing chosen or selected; "he was my pick for mayor"

2. (choice, selection, option, pick) = the act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick"

3. (option, alternative, choice) = one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; "what option did I have?"; "there no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse"

CHOICE as an adjective:

1. (choice, prime, prize, quality, select) = of superior grade; "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches"

2. appealing to refined taste; "choice wine"