Crossword clue
“Top tier”
This clue appeared as 1-Across in the NYT Crossword on Thursday, July 17, 2025. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 5 times
ATTICLetters5
Starts withA
Ends withC
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| ELITE | 5 | 2 of 5 |
| BEST | 4 | 1 of 5 |
| AONE | 4 | 1 of 5 |
| ATTIC | 5 | 1 of 5 |
Where this clue has appeared
About this clue
The clue “Top tier” ran in the NYT Crossword on July 17, 2025 as 1-Across. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with A and ends with C.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for July 17, 2025, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Top tier” clue?+
The answer is ATTIC (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of July 17, 2025.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 5 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on July 17, 2025.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
Open the full list of answers for July 17, 2025, or browse every date on the NYT Crossword hub.