Crossword clue
“Ruling class”
This clue appeared as 32-Down in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance
ELITELetters5
Starts withE
Ends withE
Vowels3
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About this clue
The clue “Ruling class” ran in the NYT Crossword on February 19, 2026 as 32-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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What is the answer to the “Ruling class” clue?+
The answer is ELITE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of February 19, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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