This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Monday, July 20, 2026 (15 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Monday puzzles are the easiest of the week, so the clue is likely a plain definition.
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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