“Level in a social hierarchy” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CASTE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Level in a social hierarchy”. It was last seen in the puzzle of August 7, 2025, where it runs at 53 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.