Crossword clue

“Members of the aristocracy”

This clue appeared as 37-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. The answer has 6 letters.

Answer · 6 lettersFirst appearance
ELITES
Letters6
Starts withE
Ends withS
Vowels3

Where this clue has appeared

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May 12, 20266 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Members of the aristocracy” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 12, 2026 as 37-Across. Its answer is a 6-letter word that starts with E and ends with S, 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 “Members of the aristocracy” clue?+

The answer is ELITES (6 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 12, 2026.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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