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"the" is not needed in front of "best" here?

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Rebecca

No, "the" isn't needed in front of "best" here! Here, "best" is an adjective that means "effective" or "appropriate;" a kind of recommendation. "The best" would mean the most or to the highest degree. Ex: This game is best played with four or more people. Ex: This is the best game ever!

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