Minimum (5 letters)

{ Answer }

LEAST

{ Related Clues }

Fewest
Minimal
Minimally
Minutest
"Not in the ___"
Not in the ___
Slightest
Smallest
At ___ (in any case)
Bare minimum
Closest to nil
Closest to zero
Kind of flycatcher
Kind of wise
Lowest in importance
Most trifling
Nadir amount
Part of L.C.D.
Part of L.C.M.
Rock-bottom
Smallest amount
___ quares (statistical method)
"It's the ___ I can do"

{ Tags }

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{ Notes }

The answer LEAST is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.

{ Definition }

LEAST as a noun:

1. something that is of no importance; "it is the least I can do"; "that is the least of my concerns"

LEAST as an adjective:

1. the superlative of `little' that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by `the'; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree; "didn't care the least bit"; "he has the least talent of anyone"

LEAST as an adverb:

1. (least, to the lowest degree) = used to form the superlative; "The garter snake is the least dangerous snake"