What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Best of the best" from December 1, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Best of the best”

This clue appeared as 6-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, December 1, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

ELITE

Letters5

Starts withE

Ends withE

Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
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About this clue

The clue “Best of the best” ran in the NYT Crossword on December 1, 2025 as 6-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with E and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Best of the best” clue?+

The answer is ELITE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of December 1, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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