Use to the fullest

MILK

["Here’s a helpful hint for the clue **\"Use to the fullest\"** with the answer **\"MILK\"**:\n\n*\"Squeeze every last drop out of it—literally or figuratively.\"*\n\nThis hint gently points toward the idiomatic use of \"milk\" (as in \"milk it\") while keeping the solver engaged in the wordplay. It avoids repeating the original clue and doesn’t give away the answer outright."]

The clue **"Use to the fullest"** leads to the answer **"MILK"** through a playful interpretation of the phrase. - **"Use to the fullest"** suggests extracting maximum benefit or value from something. - The idiomatic phrase **"milk it"** means to exploit or take full advantage of a situation, often for as long as possible. - Thus, **"milk"** serves as a concise and clever representation of the idea of using something to its fullest potential. The wordplay relies on the double meaning of **"milk"**—both as a literal dairy product and as a verb meaning to exploit or maximize. This makes the clue a clever example of how crossword puzzles often use idiomatic expressions to lead solvers to the answer.