Max
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 29, 2026
Stuck on the clue Max from the New York Times Daily for March 29, 2026? We have the correct 6-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Max (6)
Answer
The answer to Max is At Most (6 letters).
Why does At Most fit this clue?
This clue uses 'Max' as a synonym for ATMOST, meaning the maximum amount or upper limit of something. ATMOST is a phrase indicating the greatest possible quantity, degree, or extent that something can reach. The connection works because 'max' serves as informal shorthand for maximum, while 'at most' expresses the same concept in formal language - both establish a ceiling or boundary that cannot be exceeded.
What does Max mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
Max
noun
•maximum amount or highest degree
proper noun
•common male given name, often short for Maxwell or Maximilian
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 1-across in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026, by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does At Most mean?
adverb phrase
•not more than; the maximum possible amount or number
•used to indicate an upper limit or ceiling
How to use At Most in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word At Most.
•“The maximum capacity of the theater is 500 people, or at most 550 if we use the standing room.”
•“I can spend at most two hours on this project today before my next meeting.”
•“The repair should cost at most fifty dollars, but probably less.”
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Frequently asked questions about Max
- What is the answer to Max?
- The answer is At Most (6 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Max have?
- The answer has 6 letters: At Most.
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Puzzle
NYT Daily — Mar 29, 2026
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