Cream of the crop — Crossword Clue

Last seen 14th Aug 2016NYT Crossword

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14th July 2023 NYT Mini 6 ACROSS
27th Sept 2022 Universal 69 ACROSS
28th Apr 2022 Universal 47 DOWN
27th Dec 2021 LA Times Crossword 19 ACROSS
15th Mar 2020 Universal 27 DOWN
4th June 2015 NYT Mini 6 ACROSS
17th Jan 2012 NYT Crossword 63 ACROSS
9th June 2009 NYT Crossword 3 DOWN
22nd Mar 2004 NYT Crossword 34 DOWN
16th May 2001 NYT Crossword 42 ACROSS
18th July 2000 NYT Crossword 24 DOWN
5th Sept 1996 NYT Crossword 58 ACROSS
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The answer to “Cream of the crop” is ALIST (5 letters).

We last saw “Cream of the crop” in NYT Crossword on 14th Aug 2016.

The 5-letter answer for “Cream of the crop” is ALIST.

Other possible answers we’ve seen for “Cream of the crop” include ELITE.

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