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5 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 1, 2025 · 6-Down
Appeared in 16 New York Times Crosswords between January 2003 and December 2025.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 1, 2025 · 6-Down · 5 letters
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What does this clue mean?
selected as the best; "an elect circle of artists"; "elite colleges"
adjective
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5 lettersUse ? for blanks. Example: C?S?O?
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