“Counterparts of countesses in British peerage” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.EARLS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Counterparts of countesses in British peerage”. It was last seen in the puzzle of September 18, 2025, where it runs at 27 Across and fills 5 squares. It crosses 5 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.