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NYT Daily • August 17, 2025
Top execs, collectively
Answer:
CSUITE
Hint:
Think of the highest-ranking corporate leaders as a group, often abbreviated in business jargon.
Explanation:
"Top execs, collectively" refers to the highest-ranking executives in a company, often called the C-suite because their titles usually start with "chief" (like CEO, CFO, CTO). The answer is written as CSUITE—all caps, no space or hyphen—to fit crossword style. It’s a straightforward term from business jargon, with no hidden wordplay or tricks.