Crossword clue

“Exemplar of excellence”

This clue appeared as 27-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The answer has 8 letters.

Answer · 8 lettersFirst appearance
CLASSACT
Letters8
Starts withC
Ends withT
Vowels2

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Jun 12, 20258 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Exemplar of excellence” ran in the NYT Crossword on June 12, 2025 as 27-Across. Its answer is a 8-letter word that starts with C and ends with T.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Exemplar of excellence” clue?+

The answer is CLASSACT (8 letters), from the NYT Crossword of June 12, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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