Best of the best crossword clue
Hidden by default so you do not spoil it by accident. Hint: it starts with E and has 5 letters.
ELITE — the 5-letter solution to “Best of the best”, entered at 2 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for February 21, 2023.
About this clue
“Best of the best” appeared as 2 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on February 21, 2023, and the answer is 5 letters long. We have tracked this clue 3 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on August 28, 2025.
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What is the answer to “Best of the best”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Tuesday, February 21, 2023, the answer to “Best of the best” is ELITE — 5 letters, entered at 2 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
The same clue text can take different answers depending on the grid. Every time we have seen “Best of the best” in the Thomas Joseph crossword the answer has been ELITE, but always check the letter count against your grid.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 5 letters and starts with E.
Is this the official Thomas Joseph site?
No. This is an independent solver’s reference. The Thomas Joseph crossword is published by King Features Syndicate.