First-rate crossword clue
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AONE — the 4-letter solution to “First-rate”, entered at 34 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword for May 14, 2026.
About this clue
“First-rate” appeared as 34 Down in the Thomas Joseph crossword on May 14, 2026, and the answer is 4 letters long. We have tracked this clue 10 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on September 17, 2026.
Other possible answers
Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.
- TOPS4 letters
- PRIME5 letters
- TOPTIER7 letters
- PRIMO5 letters
Every time this clue has run
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What is the answer to “First-rate”?
In the Thomas Joseph crossword for Thursday, May 14, 2026, the answer to “First-rate” is AONE — 4 letters, entered at 34 Down.
Could the answer be different in my puzzle?
Yes. This clue has taken more than one answer in the Thomas Joseph crossword: TOPS, PRIME, TOPTIER, AONE, PRIMO. Match the letter count against the squares in your grid to pick the right one.
How many letters is the answer?
The answer has 4 letters and starts with A.
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.