Best of the best

Vincent Tenaglia

Published October 9, 2024 · Updated 9:30 AM

THE ANSWER IS

The answer is ELITE.

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Why it fits

ELITE is the 5-letter answer to “Best of the best” in the October 9, 2024 Lexigo puzzle. Every answer must also trace a connected path across touching hexagons, with each word linking to its neighbors in the chain—so ELITE both satisfies the clue and fits the day’s board.