Cream of the crop crossword clue

Answer
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ELITE

ELITE — the 5-letter solution to “Cream of the crop”, entered at 12 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword for December 28, 2021.

About this clue

“Cream of the crop” appeared as 12 Across in the Thomas Joseph crossword on December 28, 2021, and the answer is 5 letters long. This is the only Thomas Joseph puzzle we have tracked it in so far.

Letters
5
Position
12 Across
Times seen
1

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Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Cream of the crop”?

In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Tuesday, December 28, 2021, the answer to “Cream of the crop” is ELITE — 5 letters, entered at 12 Across.

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 “Cream of the crop” 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.