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 4 times in Thomas Joseph puzzles, most recently on September 2, 2026.
Other possible answers
Seen for the same clue in other Thomas Joseph puzzles.
- TOPS4 letters
- PRIME5 letters
- TOPTIER7 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. 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.