The word "skys" does not seem to be a valid word in the given phrase "The ___ the limit." It is possible that there was a typo or error in the clue. As a result, I am unable to provide a definition or meaning for this specific word in this context.
Note: The provided meaning of the answer is for the latest New York Times crossword puzzle clue: "The ___ the limit". Explanations are generated by AI and may be inaccurate.