| TITLEHOLDERS | Champions of the aristocracy (5-7) |
| UPPERCLASSES | Advanced forms of the aristocracy (5,7) |
| TEXASRANGERS | Noted first-time champions of 2023 |
| CLASSIC | Fall ___ another name for the annual MLB World Series played betwen the champions of the American League and the National League |
| STANLEYCUP | In North America, the trophy presented annually to the champions of the National Hockey League (7,3) |
| NOBLE | Member of the aristocracy holding the title of duke, duchess, earl or countess, for example (5) |
| ENNOBLE | Elevate to the ranks of the aristocracy (7) |
| POPULISTS | Champions of the common man |
| ACES | Champions of the pack |
| LAKERS | Champions of the inaugural NBA Cup tournament in 2023 |
| NOBLEMAN | No bar covers? Most of the accommodation is for 1,000 of the aristocracy! (8) |
| NOBBLES | Members of the aristocracy gaining billions in swindles (7) |
| ELITE | The pick of the aristocracy |
| HAUTMONDE | Fashionable society, consisting of the aristocracy and the wealthy |
| BLUEBLOOD | The flower of the aristocracy? |
| ACCOUNT | Tale from America about member of the aristocracy (7) |
| NORMANWISDOM | English comedian, singer, songwriter, actor and musician who was flyweight boxing champion of the British Army in India |
| STATELYHOMES | Majestic city in Syria overlooking Euphrates, primarily built for the aristocracy to live in (7,5) |
| NOBLEGAS | He is a member of the aristocracy - how amusing is that? (5,3) |
| BARONS | Members of the aristocracy lounge on Sunday (6) |
