Member of a historically privileged U.S. group Crossword Clue

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Today we are going to solve the crossword clue "Member of a historically privileged U.S. group" ,After checking out all the recent clues we got the best answer below:

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

This clue, "Member of a historically privileged U.S. group," leads to the answer "WASP." Here's why this answer fits the clue:

• WASP: The acronym "WASP" stands for White Anglo-Saxon Protestant, which historically refers to a privileged social class in the United States.
• Historically privileged: WASPs have been associated with wealth, social status, and power in American society.
• U.S. group: WASPs specifically refer to Americans of English Protestant ancestry, often from established families with influential backgrounds.

Therefore, the answer "WASP" accurately corresponds to the clue "Member of a historically privileged U.S. group" in today's crossword puzzle.

Definition of "WASP"

a social winged insect which has a narrow waist and a sting and is typically yellow with black stripes. It constructs a paper nest from wood pulp and raises the larvae on a diet of insects.

 The Crossword clue "Member of a historically privileged U.S. group" published 1 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
New York Times	2 October 2024	WASP