This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 (37 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Tuesday puzzles are a step up from Monday but still mostly straightforward.
Answer length: 6 squares
First letter
E _ _ _ _ _
First and last letters
E _ _ _ _ S
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ELITES 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.
ELITES has been an answer 4 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since April 10, 2026.
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