Crossword clue
“Top-tier”
This clue appeared as 45-Across in the NYT Crossword on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 5 times
ELITELetters5
Starts withE
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 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Top-tier” ran in the NYT Crossword on October 7, 2025 as 45-Across. 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.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for October 7, 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 ELITE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of October 7, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 5 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on October 7, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for October 7, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.