“Tops” crossword clue
Answer
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•••••BESTS
Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.BESTS is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “Tops”. It was last seen in the puzzle of May 10, 2025, where it runs at 46 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. This exact clue has run 3 times in NYT puzzles, first on May 10, 2025.
Crossing entries
May 10, 2025 grid33DNatives of Scandinavia7 ltrs›35DCenter of town, on signs6 ltrs›37DConvenience stores5 ltrs›40D"Why not?!"4 ltrs›42DSomeone will pay for this3 ltrs›
Every appearance
3 puzzlesDatePuzzlePositionAnswer
Feb 15, 2026NYT Crossword5 Across••••LIDSOct 19, 2025NYT Crossword81 Down••••LIDSMay 10, 2025NYT Crossword46 Across•••••BESTSOther answers for this clue
Across all puzzles we index•••••BESTS5 ltrs
••••LIDS4 ltrs
Clues repeat across publications with different fills. If your grid needs a different length, one of these usually fits.
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