“Top-tier group” 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 “Top-tier group”. It was last seen in the puzzle of July 20, 2026, where it runs at 15 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.
Crossing entries
Jul 20, 2026 grid6DBig name in baseball caps6 ltrs›7DSacha Baron Cohen persona4 ltrs›8DCounterpart of dahs, in Morse code4 ltrs›9DAnd more like that: Abbr.3 ltrs›10DPut back on the payroll6 ltrs›
More clues from this puzzle
Jul 20, 20261AScarecrow stuffing5 ltrs›6ARalph who ran for president four times5 ltrs›11ASome HP products3 ltrs›14AEbb5 ltrs›16ATuna variety often used in sashimi3 ltrs›17AOn/off device11 ltrs›19AEmpty space between things3 ltrs›20ASomething at either end of a hammock, often4 ltrs›
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