“Ruling class” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••ELITE
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.ELITE is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Ruling class”. It was last seen in the puzzle of February 19, 2026, where it runs at 32 Down 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.
Crossing entries
Feb 19, 2026 grid29AUses a shampoo bottle as a microphone, perhaps16 ltrs›35ABoxing champ Laila3 ltrs›38AMakes a noise like an electric fan6 ltrs›46AConcert souvenir3 ltrs›48AThey may have knowledge of corporate secrets16 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Feb 19, 20261APunk rocker Joan4 ltrs›5AChoctaw or Chickasaw5 ltrs›10ADesign detail4 ltrs›14A"Up and ___!" (catchphrase for a physicist)4 ltrs›15AIn possession of6 ltrs›17ATibetan title4 ltrs›18ACourting disaster, slangily18 ltrs›21AFraternity party order3 ltrs›
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