What is the answer to the NYT Crossword clue "Pompous people" from October 29, 2025?

Crossword clue

“Pompous people”

This clue appeared as 44-Down in the NYT Crossword on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.

Answer · 5 lettersFirst appearance

SNOBS

Letters5

Starts withS

Ends withS

Vowels1

Where this clue has appeared

NYT Crossword
Oct 29, 20255 letters→

About this clue

The clue “Pompous people” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 29, 2025 as 44-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with S and ends with S, with only 1 vowel, so think abbreviations or consonant clusters.

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FAQ

What is the answer to the “Pompous people” clue?+

The answer is SNOBS (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 29, 2025.

Where has this clue appeared?+

We have seen it 1 time in the NYT Crossword.

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