Prime

IDEAL

Think of a word that describes something perfect or model, often used to praise a situation or example. It can also mean the best possible version of something.

"Prime" here isn’t about numbers—it’s a sneaky bit of wordplay. The word can mean "of the highest quality," which is exactly what "ideal" means. Think of "prime real estate" or "prime condition," where "prime" and "ideal" are basically synonyms. The clue tricks you by making you first think of math before revealing the simpler definition.