Crossword clue
“Top-tier”
This clue appeared as 45-Down in the NYT Crossword on Friday, November 28, 2025. The answer has 4 letters.
Answer · 4 lettersSeen 5 times
AONELetters4
Starts withA
Ends withE
Vowels3
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| ELITE | 5 | 2 of 5 |
| BEST | 4 | 1 of 5 |
| AONE | 4 | 1 of 5 |
| ATTIC | 5 | 1 of 5 |
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About this clue
The clue “Top-tier” ran in the NYT Crossword on November 28, 2025 as 45-Down. Its answer is a 4-letter word that starts with A and ends with E, with 3 vowels, which often points to a phrase, a name or a borrowed word.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for November 28, 2025, 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 AONE (4 letters), from the NYT Crossword of November 28, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 5 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on November 28, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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