This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, August 21, 2026 (12 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
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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