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“The best of the best” crossword clue

NYT CrosswordLast seen Mar 19, 20255 Down6 letters
Answer
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••••••CLASSA
6 letters · 5 Down

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.CLASSA is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “The best of the best”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 19, 2025, where it runs at 5 Down and fills 6 squares. It crosses 6 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have. This exact clue has run 2 times in NYT puzzles, first on March 19, 2025.

Crossing entries

Mar 19, 2025 grid
1ABig acronym in insurance5 ltrs›13AInternet instigator5 ltrs›16APlace to take a break8 ltrs›20ALasting reminder4 ltrs›23ACredit for a hockey player6 ltrs›27A"That really stinks!"4 ltrs›

Every appearance

2 puzzles
DatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Jun 19, 2025NYT Crossword16 Across••••AONEMar 19, 2025NYT Crossword5 Down••••••CLASSA

Other answers for this clue

Across all puzzles we index
••••••CLASSA6 ltrs
••••AONE4 ltrs

Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.

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