This clue appeared in the Mini Crossword on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (2 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it.
Answer length: 5 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ E
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ELITE as a word: A special group or social class of people who have a superior social or economic status and attendant power, advantages, or privileges in society; a member o...; Representing the choicest or most select of a group.
ELITE has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 29, 2025.
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