bestbet

noun
UK /ˌbestˈbet/
US /ˌbestˈbet/

The bestbet is the choice most likely to work.

The bestbet for a sunny day is to bring a hat.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person or thing that is most trusted to succeed.

She is our bestbet for winning the race.

3. A plan that seems most likely to succeed.

Taking the train is the bestbet when it snows.

4. The most reliable guess.

My bestbet is that the bus arrives at noon.