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Cream of the crop – Crossword Clue

The answer to the crossword clue “Cream of the crop” is ELITE (5 letters) or BEST (4 letters). Most recently ELITE, in the NYT Mini on April 30, 2025.

AnswerLettersPattern
ELITE5E____
BEST4B___

What ELITE means

  1. nouna group or class of persons enjoying superior intellectual or social or economic status
  2. adjectiveselected as the best

Where this clue appeared

DatePuzzleAnswer
April 30, 2025NYT Mini 7AELITE
July 14, 2023NYT Mini 6AELITE
December 12, 2017NYT Mini 1ABEST
August 25, 2015NYT Mini 8ABEST
July 16, 2015NYT Mini 7ABEST
June 4, 2015NYT Mini 6AELITE

Other clues for ELITE

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FAQ

What is the answer to “Cream of the crop”?

ELITE (5 letters) or BEST (4 letters). Most recently ELITE, on April 30, 2025 in the NYT Mini.

How many letters is the answer to “Cream of the crop”?

5 letters, starting with E (E____).