Crossword clue

“Top-tier”

This clue appeared as 27-Down in the NYT Crossword on Monday, February 16, 2026. The answer has 4 letters.

Answer · 4 lettersSeen 5 times
BEST
Letters4
Starts withB
Ends withT
Vowels1

Other possible answers

AnswerLettersSeen
ELITE52 of 5
BEST41 of 5
AONE41 of 5
ATTIC51 of 5

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Feb 16, 20264 letters→NYT Crossword
Dec 2, 20255 letters→NYT Crossword
Nov 28, 20254 letters→NYT Crossword
Oct 7, 20255 letters→NYT Crossword
Jul 17, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Top-tier” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 16, 2026 as 27-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with B and ends with T.

See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for February 16, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Top-tier” clue?+

The answer is BEST (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 16, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 5 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on February 16, 2026.

How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+

Open the full list of answers for February 16, 2026, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.