The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word FITTEST
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What does FITTEST mean?
FITTEST verb- To be suitable for.
- To conform to in size and shape.
- To be of the right size and shape
- (with to) To make conform in size and shape.
- To be in agreement with.
- To adjust.
- To attach, especially when requiring exact positioning or sizing.
- To equip or supply.
- To make ready.
- To be seemly.
- To be proper or becoming.
- To be in harmony.
- Suitable, proper.
- Adapted to a purpose or environment.
- In good shape; physically well.
- Sexually attractive; good-looking; fanciable.
- Prepared; ready.
- To suffer a fit.