The best and the brightest Crossword Clue
Looking for the answer to “The best and the brightest” from the Universal crossword of February 23, 2026? It has 5 letters. Flip the tiles one at a time, try a hint first, or look through the rest of that puzzle.
Crossword answer
UNIVERSAL, FEBRUARY 23, 2026
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ELITE is the answer to “The best and the brightest”. It means a socially superior group.
Hints
Three clues to the answer, gentle first. Open one at a time.
Hint 1 Meaning
A socially superior group.
Hint 2 Anagram
Its letters, scrambled: LEIET.
Hint 3 Another clue
It has also been clued as “___ Eight (tournament round)”.
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Questions
What is the answer to “The best and the brightest”?
ELITE, 5 letters: a socially superior group.
When was “The best and the brightest” last seen in a crossword?
In the Universal crossword of February 23, 2026.
How many letters does the answer have?
5 letters, starting with E.