Crossword clue

“Act superior to”

This clue appeared as 28-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, April 17, 2026. The answer has 10 letters.

Answer · 10 lettersFirst appearance
LORDITOVER
Letters10
Starts withL
Ends withR
Vowels4

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Apr 17, 202610 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Act superior to” ran in the NYT Crossword on April 17, 2026 as 28-Down. Its answer is a 10-letter word that starts with L and ends with R, with 4 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Act superior to” clue?+

The answer is LORDITOVER (10 letters), from the NYT Crossword of April 17, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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